Civil War Memorial - Charlestown, MA - American Civil War Monuments and Memorials on Waymarking.com

Sculptor Martin Milmore created this large granite Civil War memorial. Three figures are depicted. A central female figure representing Liberty is holding a laurel wreath in each hand. In front of her are figures of a soldier and a sailor. It is placed in Winthrop Square surrounded by trees and a fence. Therefore you can only view it from several feet away. Winthrop Square is also known as the Charlestown training field, where the Minutemen trained during the American Revolution. The sculpture is about 12' by 9' by 8'; the pedestal is about 18' by 13' by 13' and has recently been cleaned and restored. The base is inscribed:
In honor
of
the men of Charlestown
who fought in the War of 1861
for the
Preservation of the Union
erected by the City
A.D. 1872

Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: City of Boston Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Union Rating (1-5): Related Website: [Web Link] Photo or photos will be uploaded.: yes Date Installed or Dedicated: Not listed

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