Civil War Monument - Townsend, MA
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N 42° 40.016 W 071° 42.314
19T E 278306 N 4727377
This Civil War memorial of a Union soldier statue is located on the Town Common in Townsend, Massachusetts, USA.
Waymark Code: WMA476
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 11/14/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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The Civil War monument is prominently displayed in the Town Common near Main Street.

Smithsonian Art Inventory Description: "A figure of a Civil War soldier marching with his rifle held over his proper right shoulder. His proper left hand rests at his waist. The sculpture stands atop a square granite base that is adorned on the front with a bronze star."

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The soldier is in uniform with a cap and pants tucked into his boots. His left hand resting at his waist grips his jacket so that it is pulled aside making his belt and belt buckle visible. He has a what appears to be a leather pouch attached to his belt. A bayonet/blade is hanging by his left side.

Close-up of Plaque on Base of Monument - Front Side:

Close-up of Plaque on Base of Monument - Back Side:

Date Installed or Dedicated: 01/01/1932

Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: Town of Townsend, Massachusetts

Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Union

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