G.A.R. Monument - Belfast City Hall - Belfast, ME
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member NorStar
N 44° 25.577 W 069° 00.457
19T E 499393 N 4919220
This obelisk was placed by the Grand Army of the Republic and the City of Belfast in 1924.
Waymark Code: WMQ1PJ
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 11/30/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member iconions
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In Belfast, in front of City Hall, is an obelisk serving as the Civil War monument for the city.

The monument is located along Church Street, in the front lawn, prominently displayed.

The monument is a square structure over 10 ft high (estimated). The base is roughly hewn. Above that are stepped parts and above that is a slightly tapering portion. On the face toward the road is the following text: "Boys of 1861 to 1865." and another, wider section above it. On each face at this section is the word, "G.A.R." From there, the upper section visibly tapers then ends at a sharp pyramid point.

Sources indicate that the monument has been around since May 30, 1924, it's made of granite, and cost $1750 to build then.

Source:

Olemiss.edu (Civil War Monuments in Maine):
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Date Installed or Dedicated: 05/30/1924

Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: G.A.R. and City of Belfast

Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Union

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