Greenwood Heights in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Civil War Soldiers’ Monument
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008
1. Civil War Soldiers’ Monument Marker
A.D. 1861-65.
Right Side of Monument:
Ever remember how much of national prosperity is due to the brave exertions of the soldiers who died in the service of their country.
Back of Monument:
Erected
Anno Domini
1869.
Left Side of Monument:
The City of New York
dedicates this monument
to the memory of
its heroic dead.
Erected 1869 by City of New York.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil.
Location. 40° 39.424′ N, 73° 59.383′ W. Monument is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Greenwood Heights. It is on Battle Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Marker is in Green-Wood Cemetery on Battle Path off Battle Avenue. Touch for map. Monument is in this post office area: Brooklyn NY 11232, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial monument is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Battle of Brooklyn (a few steps from this marker); Battle Hill (a few steps from this marker); Huntington’s Regiment
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More about this monument. Monument includes four life sized Civil War soldiers and four bas relief plaques depicting various scenes of Civil War soldiers.
Also see . . . The Green-Wood Cemetery. Website on the historic home of the Civil War Soldiers’ Monument. (Submitted on November 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008
2. Right Side of Monument
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3. Back of Monument
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4. Left Side of Monument
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5. Soldier #1 on Monument
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6. Soldier #2 on Monument
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7. Soldier #3 on Monument
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8. Soldier #4 on Monument
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9. Relief 1
This plaque depicts Civil War soldiers engaged in battle.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008
10. Relief 2
This plaque shows wounded soldiers being treated on the battlefield.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008
11. Relief 3
This plaque shows those left at home during the Civil War.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008
12. Relief 4
A soldier saying goodbye to his family is depicted on this plaque.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008
13. Civil War Soldiers’ Monument
The Civil War Soldiers’ Monument is located in Green-Wood Cemetery on Battle Hill.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,913 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on November 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
