Civil War Monument (Denver)
The Civil War Monument is a statue of a Civil War cavalryman by Jack Howland, installed outside the Colorado State Capitol in Denver.[1] The memorial is also known as the Civil War Memorial, Soldier's Monument, and Civil War Soldier.[2]
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| Artist | Jack Howland |
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| Location | Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| 39.739235°N 104.985642°W | |
Description
The bronze sculpture depicts a Union Army soldier in raincoat, books, spurs, and hat, holding a rifle and with a sheathed saber. It measures approximately 8 x 4 x 4 ft., and rests on granite base measuring approximately 10 x 8 x 8 ft.[2]
History
The statue atop the monument was toppled on June 25, 2020.[3]
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See also
References
- "Grounds". State of Colorado. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
- "Soldier's Monument, (sculpture)". Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
- "Civil War monument at Colorado Capitol that includes Sand Creek Massacre commemoration toppled overnight". Jun 25, 2020. Retrieved Jul 5, 2020.
External links
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