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Soldiers, Sailors, and Pioneers Monument
"Victory, the Jewel of the Soul"
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By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2009 | |
| | | 1. Soldiers, Sailors, and Pioneers Monument Marker (Side A) | | |
Inscription.
Side A: Soldiers, Sailors, and Pioneers Monument
The Soldiers, Sailors, and Pioneers Monument was planned and promoted by Butler County Civil War veterans and financed by a county levy in 1899. The monument, built of Indiana Limestone, is near the center of the site of Fort Hamilton, built in 1791 and named in honor of Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of the Treasury in President George Washington's cabinet. Featured, are two large, colorful windows that recognize the contributions of Butler County women during the Civil War. Featured speaker at the July 4, 1906, dedication was Governor Andrew L. Harris, a Butler County native and Civil War veteran. His name is one of the more than 4,300 carved into the interior marble walls.
Side B: "Victory, the Jewel of the Soul"
The statue atop the monument is officially entitled "Victory, the Jewel of the Soul," but is better known as "Billy Yank," the name given the common Union soldier during the Civil War (1861-1865). The 17-foot, 3,500-pound bronze figure is the work of Rudolph Thiem, a local artist whose design was selected in national competition. The soldier's informal pose represents his reaction to victory and peace at the end of the Civil War. His right foot is on an unexploded shell, while his right hand clasps his musket. His cap is uplifted in his left | | | | 
By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2009 | |
| | | 2. "Victory, the Jewel of the Soul" Marker (Side B) | | |
hand. His mouth is open as he shouts "Hurrah!" at the realization that fighting has ended. The statue was placed on the Monument in December 1904.
Erected 2006 by Butler County Commissioners and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 25-9.)
Location. 39° 24.031′ N, 84° 33.891′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Ohio, in Butler County. Marker is at the intersection of Monument Avenue and High Street (Ohio Route 129/177), on the right when traveling south on Monument Avenue. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 S. Monument Avenue, Hamilton OH 45013, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Log Building (a few steps from this marker); William Dean Howells (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Hamilton (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Well (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding of Fort Hamilton (within shouting distance of this marker); Butler County Courthouse (about 600 feet away, in a direct line); Rossville Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lane-Hooven House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Hamilton.
Also see . . . Soldiers, Sailors, and Pioneers Monument. (Submitted on May 14, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.)
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By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2009 | |
| | | 3. Soldiers, Sailors, and Pioneers Monument and Marker | | |
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By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2009 | |
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By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2009 | |
| | | 5. Soldiers, Sailors, and Pioneers Monument | | From the High Street Bridge over the Great Miami River. | | |
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By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2009 | |
| | | 6. Soldiers, Sailors, and Pioneers Monument | | Looking SE across the Great Miami River. | | |
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By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2009 | |
| | | 7. Soldiers, Sailors, and Pioneers Monument | | Looking SE across the Great Miami River. | | |
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By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2009 | |
| | | 8. 3-inch Parrott Rifle | | |
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By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2009 | |
| | | 9. "Victory, the Jewel of the Soul" Statue | | On top of the Soldiers, Sailors, and Pioneers Monument. | | |
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By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2009 | |
| | | 10. Muzzle of Rifle | | The muzzle markings tell some of the cannon's history. This gun was produced in 1864 by West Point Foundry. It weighed 895 pounds when inspected by Richard Mason Hill. The registry number "93" has a space between the numbers not usually seen on cannon marks. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on May 14, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas. This page has been viewed 724 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on May 14, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.
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