Henry Morris Naglee - San Jose, CA
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saopaulo1
N 37° 20.300 W 121° 53.431
10S E 598279 N 4132982
A bas relief of Henry Morris Naglee in St James Park in San Jose.
Waymark Code: WM7TZW
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/04/2009
Views: 5
Naglee fought in both the Mexican War and the Civil War. The monument reads:
Henry Morris Naglee
Brigadier general united states volunteers
Lieutenant colonel united states army
A citizen of San Jose
Born 1815 - settled in California 1847 - died 1886
This monument commemorates
His service to the country
In the Mexican and civil wars
His public spirit in promoting the welfare
Of this city and valley
His leadership in the development of agriculture
And his efforts to secure commercial freedom
For the people of California
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Date Sculpture was opened for vewing?: 01/01/1914
Where is this sculpture?:
St James Park
East St John Street and North 2nd Street
San Jose, CA USA
Sculptors Name: Paul Philippe Cret
Website for sculpture?: Not listed
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