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Wells in York County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Civil War Soldiers Monument
 
Civil War Soldiers Monument Photo, Click for full size
By William Fischer, Jr., September 26, 2011
1. Civil War Soldiers Monument
 
Inscription.

In memory of the
brave and patriotic Soldiers
of Wells who sacrificed their lives
during the Great Rebellion in
maintaining our Government and
thus establishing on a broader and
firmer foundation the principle of
civil and religious liberty

[Honor Roll]
James A. Bedell • Moses Perkins • Andrew J. Goodale • Daniel Rankin • Fredric Donnell • Wilson J. Green • Joseph Green • Nathaniel Eaton • Ezra Cousens • John A. Brown • Sylvester Hatch • Joseph S. Getchell • James Wilber • Lorenzo Bennet • Andrew J. Hobbs • John B. Hilton • George W. Maxwell • Lyman L. Stuart • Hermon S. Furbish • Moses Donnell • John Matthews • Elbridge Hilton • Ivory Hatch • James Richardson • Alonzo Hatch • Albert L. Gardener • William N. Hatch Jr. • Walter Eaton • Joseph E. Hatch • Daniel Bennet • William J. Bragdon • Jarious Abbot • Ebenezer Chaney

 
Erected by John Storer, Esqr. of Sanford and the Inhabitants of Wells.
 
Location. 43° 19.173′ N, 70° 34.897′ W. Marker is in Wells, Maine, in York County. Marker is on Post Road (U.S. 1), on the left when traveling south. Click for map. Monument is in Ocean View Cemetery. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1485 Post Road, Wells ME 04090, United States of America.
 
Other nearby markers.
 
Civil War Soldiers Monument Dedication Photo, Click for full size
By William Fischer, Jr., September 26, 2011
2. Civil War Soldiers Monument Dedication
 
At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. World War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); World War II, Korea, and Vietnam Era Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (approx. 6 miles away); The Seashore Trolley Museum (approx. 7.6 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 8.1 miles away); The Battle of Cape Porpoise (Goat Island) (approx. 8.2 miles away); "Nubble Light House" (approx. 10.7 miles away); "Beware The Savage Rocks" (approx. 10.7 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Wells.
 
Civil War Soldiers Monument Honor Roll Photo, Click for full size
By William Fischer, Jr., September 26, 2011
3. Civil War Soldiers Monument Honor Roll
 
 
Civil War Soldiers Monument Honor Roll Photo, Click for full size
By William Fischer, Jr., September 26, 2011
4. Civil War Soldiers Monument Honor Roll
 
 
Coxswain Charles H. Smith, US Navy Photo, Click for full size
By William Fischer, Jr., September 26, 2011
5. Coxswain Charles H. Smith, US Navy
In front (west) of Civil War Soldiers Monument
 
Credits. This page originally submitted on May 25, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas. This page has been viewed 199 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 25, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.
 
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