Elyria in Lorain County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Soldier’s Monument
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 1, 2019
1. Soldier’s Monument
Elyria
to
her heroes who fought
and
her martyrs who fell
that
the Republic might live
Fredericksburg
Gettysburg
Vicksburg
Erected 1888 by Citizens of Elyria.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 41° 22.044′ N, 82° 6.442′ W. Monument is in Elyria, Ohio, in Lorain County. It is at the intersection of Broad Street and Court Street, on the right when traveling east on Broad Street. Located in Ely Square. Touch for map. Monument is in this post office area: Elyria OH 44035, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial monument is in Greater Cleveland, on the Lake Erie Shore, and in the Western Reserve. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: U.S.S. Maine Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Elyria Vietnam Conflict Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Elyria Korean War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Elyria War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); In Memoriam (within shouting distance of this marker); About The Ely Square Bicentennial Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); United Spanish War Veterans Memorial (within shouting
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Regarding Soldier’s Monument. Excerpt from the The Elyria Democrat (06/28/1888)
…It was designed by Joseph Carabelli, and executed by Carabelli and Broggini, in Cleveland. It is composed entirely of granite from the celebrated quarries in Westerly, Rhode Island. Its foundation is laid deep beyond the reach of any disturbing element. Its base is 15 feet 8 inches long and 13 feet 2 inches wide. On this stands two minor bases, a plinth, die, and cap, which is surmounted by an artistic column 16 feet and 6 inches high. On the band which surmounts the upper cap stands a statue 9 feet and 7 inches high, representing a color bearer, firmly grasping the staff of the flag which is gracefully furled thereon. The heighth of the entire monument is 41 feet and 8 inches, and all its parts are richly and ornamented with national emblems. Standing on the upper base are two life size statues representing an infantry and a cavalry soldier at parade rest. The face of the die bears this inscription: “ELYRIA TO HER HEROES WHO FOUGHT HER MARTYRS WHO FELL THAT THE REPUBLIC MIGHT LIVE." On the base of thecap are inscribed the names of three of the chief battles in which soldiers participated—Fredericksburg, Vicksburg and Gettysburg, with the dates 1861-1865. Its entire weight is 76 tons. Its total cost was $8,500. It was erected by the Citizens of Elyria, under the direction of the trustees, who secured the passage of an act authorizing the levy of a tax for that purpose, which was ratified by voters at the election in 1885, only 30 ballots being cast against it.…Photographed by Craig Doda, July 1, 20222. Soldier’s Monument
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 1, 2019
3. Soldier’s Monument
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 1, 2019
4. Soldier’s Monument
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 1, 2022
5. National Register of Historic Places plaque for the monument
Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2019, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 729 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 8, 2019, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on July 12, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3, 4. submitted on July 8, 2019, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 5. submitted on July 12, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.
