Maine Monument, Salisbury National Cemetery
Atop the high pillar of the monument stands a Union soldier at parade rest. He wears his uniform, complete with cap, and rests the butt of his rifle at his feet. On the pedestal and column, symbols of the military, cavalry, artillery, and navy are represented by stars, stacked guns, crossed cannons, and crossed swords, respectively. There are four black balls of granite placed at the corners below the soldier. The proposal for a monument honoring the soldiers of Maine who perished during their stay at Salisbury Prison. Inscription Front: MAINE’S TRIBUTE / TO / HER SOLDIERS / WHO DIED, / WHILE PRISONERS OF WAR / AT / SALISBURY, N.C. / 1864 – 1865
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Date of Installation:
June 8, 1908
Organization Responsible for Installation:
The State of Maine
Memorial War Era(s):
Other
Location:
The Maine Memorial lies on top of a hill in the National Cemetery in Salisbury, NC.
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Published on July 4, 2017