Soldiers and Sailors Monument - Kenosha, WI
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member onfire4jesus
N 42° 34.880 W 087° 49.178
16T E 432741 N 4714649
The Kenosha County Soldiers and Sailors Monument was erected in 1900. It is located at the north end of the Library Park along 59th Place in Kenosha, WI.
Waymark Code: WM5HDT
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 01/08/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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The monument reads:
"In honor of the brave men of Kenosha County, who victoriously defended the Union on land on sea during the war of the great rebellion. 1861-1865"

The Kenosha Library Park web site (visit link) describes the monument:
"The Soldiers’ Monument in Library Park, dedicated along with the new library in 1900, was designed by Daniel Burnham. It consists of a 60-foot monolithic granite Corinthian column capped by a Winged Victory statue, executed by Italian sculptor Decco."
Date Installed or Dedicated: 01/01/1900

Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Union

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Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: Not listed
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