War of the Rebellion - Bristol, NH
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
N 43° 35.465 W 071° 44.157
19T E 279142 N 4830094
"In memory of the men who fell in defence of their country from Bristol during the War of the Rebellion, 1861 to 1865." Attached to a mortar from the ship Orvetta, on display in the town square of Bristol, NH.
Waymark Code: WM1G46
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 05/01/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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A rather unusual memorial being a plaque in the mouth of a mortar that was aboard the ship Orvetta. There is a list of names of soldiers from Bristol, NH, and also a list of bombardments in which the Orvetta was engaged.

Date Installed or Dedicated: 01/01/1875

Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: Town of Bristol, NH

Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Union

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