Townsend Civil War Monument - Townsend, MA - Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures on Waymarking.com

The Civil War monument is prominently displayed in the Town Common near Main Street.

Smithsonian Art Inventory Description: "A figure of a Civil War soldier marching with his rifle held over his proper right shoulder. His proper left hand rests at his waist. The sculpture stands atop a square granite base that is adorned on the front with a bronze star."

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The soldier is in uniform with a cap and pants tucked into his boots. His left hand resting at his waist grips his jacket so that it is pulled aside making his belt and belt buckle visible. He has a what appears to be a leather pouch attached to his belt. A bayonet/blade is hanging by his left side.

Close-up of Plaque on Base of Monument - Front Side:

Close-up of Plaque on Base of Monument - Back Side:

TITLE: Townsend Civil War Monument ARTIST(S): Theo Alice Ruggles Kitson DATE: 1932 MEDIUM: Sculpture: bronze; Base; granite. CONTROL NUMBER: IAS MA000922 Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link] PHYSICAL LOCATION: Located in the Townsend Town Common at Main and School Streets in Townsend, Massachusetts. DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH: None.

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