Civil War Monument - Schenectady, NY
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ripraff
N 42° 48.679 W 073° 56.371
18T E 586702 N 4740407
There is a statue of a soldier with a gun on top. There is also a disc with the image of a battle on the front. Between the soldier and the disc is an eagle over a 5 pointed star.
Waymark Code: WM11386
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 08/08/2019
Views: 1
text: "Erected by The Ladies Monumental Association of the city of Schenectady & post 14 Department of New York Grand Army of the Republic 1875"
text:"In memory of the soldiers and sailors from Schenectady County who aided in the suppression of the Great Rebellion of 1861-5"
The battles listed on the monument include Gettysburg, Antietam, March to the Sea, Wilderness.
Date Installed or Dedicated: 01/01/1875
Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: The Ladies Monumental Association of the city of Schenectady & post 14 Department of New York Grand Army of the Republic
Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Union
Photo or photos will be uploaded.: yes
Rating (1-5): Not listed
Related Website: Not listed
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