Taunton Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (Taunton, Massachusetts)

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Title

Taunton Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (Taunton, Massachusetts)

Description

This Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument is located on the east side of Taunton Green, and was dedicated on June 4, 1902. Crafted entirely of Westerly granite, the monument is comprised of three bases, rising to 15 feet and featuring militaristic relief images, surmounted by an 8 foot Union soldier standing at parade rest; made by the hand of notable sculptor Carl Conrads, it was erected by Taunton resident Cyrus H. Lothrop in honour of those from the city who fought in the Civil War.

Creator

Carl Conrads/New England Granite Works/John B. Sullivan & Son

Source

american,visualworkssculpture

Language

English

Type

Site

Identifier

45

Date Issued

1902-06-04

Extent

0m x 0m x 7.0104m

Spatial Coverage

current,41.902,-71.09319;

Rights Holder

Carl Conrads

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Country

USA

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Taunton Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument

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Wiki

https://www.cineg.org/wiki/index.php/Taunton_Soldiers'_and_Sailors'_Monument

Monument Type

Statue - standing soldier

Erected by

Cyrus W. Lothrop

Funded by

Cyrus W. Lothrop ($3,100)

Material

Westerly granite

State

Massachusetts

Affiliation

Union

City

Taunton