Neighborhood Nine in Cambridge in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Cambridge Soldiers and Sailors Monument

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 18, 2021

1. Cambridge Soldiers and Sailors Monument

Massachusetts Civil War Monuments Project website entry
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Inscription.
The Soldiers and Sailors of Cambridge, whose names here are inscribed, died in the service of their country, in the war for the maintenance of the Union.

To perpetuate the memory of their valor and patriotism, this Monument is erected by the City, A.D., 1869-70.

Erected 1870.

Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 42° 22.584′ N, 71° 7.224′ W. Monument is in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. It is in Neighborhood Nine. It is on Massachusetts Avenue south of Waterhouse Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Monument is in this post office area: Cambridge MA 02138, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial monument is in Greater Boston.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

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: Way to Charlestown (within shouting distance of this marker); An Gorta Mór - The Great Hunger (within shouting distance of this marker); Prince Hall Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington’s General Orders (within shouting distance of this marker); These Cannon Were Abandoned (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. Thaddeus Kosciuszko (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. Casimir Pulaski

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington Elm (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cambridge.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 697 times since then and 17 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 11, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.

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