Pennsylvania Monument - Mechanicsville, Va - American Civil War Monuments and Memorials on Waymarking.com

The Pennsylvania Monument, built in 1909, was erected by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to commemorate the losses of its regiments that fought at Cold Harbor in 1864. The dedication ceremony, 45 years later lasted six days and was attended by 690 of 937 surviving veterans of these troops and commonwealth officials. A memorial commission was established in 1907, which set a limit of $5,000 for the cost to build the memorial. Architect J. Henry Brown of Richmond designed the more than 30-foot tall granite shaft topped by a soldier standing at parade rest.
(Source: http://www.cem.va.gov/CEMs/nchp/coldharbor.asp 12/06/2008)

See also Cold Harbor National Cemetary -Mechanicsville, Va.

Date Installed or Dedicated: 12/12/1909 Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: State of Pennsylvania Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Union Rating (1-5): Related Website: [Web Link] Photo or photos will be uploaded.: yes

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