Soldiers and Sailors Monument - Austin, Minnesota
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This Women's Relief Corps marker is located in the Oakwood Cemetery at 1800 4th Street NW in Austin Minnesota.
Waymark Code: WM145BQ
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 04/19/2021
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The Women's Relief Corps was the "auxiliary" of the Grand Army of the Republic - a Civil War Veteran's group. They were active in their day in raising awareness of veterans' issues and to commemorate their deeds in the War.
This memorial is a granite soldier at "parade rest".
McIntyre Post No. 66
In Memory of our
Soldiers and Sailors
1861 - 1865
Erected by
McIntyre W.R.C. 27
and
Dedicated May 30, 1906
From SIRIS:
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visit link)
"Designer:
Sven Anderson & Son
Sculptor:
Daniel, Drew
Medium:
Sculpture: Barre Vermont granite; Base: Vermont granite
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Oakwood Cemetery Maintenance Department 4th Avenue Northwest Austin Minnesota
Date:
Dedicated May 30, 1906
Topic:
History--United States--Civil War
Figure male--Full length
Occupation--Military--Soldier
Dress--Uniform--Military Uniform
Control number:
IAS MN000417
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Minnesota survey, 1995
Summary:
A soldier stands with arms bent at the elbows and crossed over his chest, grasping a rifle barrel. His proper left hand is above the proper right hand. He has a moustache and wears a visored cap, a cape and knee-length coat. The soldier has a bayonet hanging from his proper left side and a cartridge pouch on his proper right. The figure is mounted on a tiered, rectangular base. On the front upper section of the base is the relief of an eagle with wings spread, over a flag of the U.S. and a star.
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums"