Union Soldier - Spokane, WA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
N 47° 39.605 W 117° 28.015
11T E 464941 N 5278626
This memorial is near the front, or eastern edge, of Greenwood Cemetery, which is a very large old cemetery on the western edge of the city of Spokane.
Waymark Code: WMJRGR
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 12/24/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 2

The memorial is right across the road from the entrance to Riverside Cemetery. Erected May 30th, 1907 by the Woman's Relief Corps No. 14 and the General J.L. Reno Post No. 47 of the Grand Army of the Republic, this is a large stone monument with a life sized bronze statue of a union soldier atop, bearing a sword in his right hand and a flag in his left. The memorial was dedicated to all their departed comrades of the Civil War. In front of the monument, to the east, are the graves and headstones of many civil war veterans.

Founded in 1888, Greenwood Memorial Terrace Cemetery is on North Government Way, at number 211. It is one of seven community owned cemeteries which are a part of the Fairmount Memorial Association. 151 acres in size, 85 of those have been developed to date, leaving it substantial room yet for further expansion.

The cemetery is the resting place of many other veterans, including those of the Spanish-American War, two Medal of Honor recipients, and several of Spokane's pioneers, including the real founder of the city, James N. Glover.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Unknown

Figure Type: Human

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Unknown

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: May 30th, 1907

Materials used: Bronze

Location: Greenwood Memorial Terrace Cemetery

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