Civil War Horse Memorial - Fort Riley, Kansas
N 39° 03.785 W 096° 46.910
14S E 691914 N 4326118
This statue stands near the United States Cavalry Museum at Fort Riley, Kansas.
Waymark Code: WM8W94
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 05/20/2010
Views: 11
This equestrian statue stands in a small courtyard adjacent to the United States Cavalry Museum at Fort Riley, Kansas. This three-quarter sized statue is dedicated to the million and a half horses and mules that perished or were used during the Civil War. It was dedicated in the summer of 1997. This statue was commissioned by Paul Mellon who served at Fort Riley during World War II.
Access to the statue was restricted during my visit. Coordinates and Photos were taken from near the U. S. Cavalry Museum. I welcome better photos and updated coordinated when you visit.
Note: The Fort Riley is a secure military post. Visitors to Forft Riley are required to present valid identification with photo and a valid vehicle registration certificate. Vehicles and persons are subject to search prior to entering Fort Riley.
Identity of Rider: Riderless
Identity of Horse: Unnamed
Date of Dedication: 1997
Material: Bronze
Unusual Features: a war weary Cavalry horse
Position: All Hooves Planted
Name of artist: Not listed
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