Martha's Vineyard in Oak Bluffs in Dukes County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Soldiers' Memorial Fountain
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 21, 2021
1. Soldiers' Memorial Fountain Marker
Erected in honor of the Grand Army of the Republic
by Charles Strahan
Co. B, 21st Virginia Regiment
F C & L
Henry Clay Wade Post G.A.R. No 201
Removed panel
"The Chasm is Closed"
In memory of the restored Union this tablet is dedicated by Union Veterans of the Civil War and patriotic citizens of Martha's Vineyard in honor of the Confederate Soldiers.
Erected by Henry Clay Wade Post 201, Grand Army of the Republic.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the The Grand Army of the Republic series list.
Location. 41° 27.429′ N, 70° 33.369′ W. Marker is in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, in Dukes County. It is on Martha's Vineyard. Memorial is at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Lake Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Seaview Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oak Bluffs MA 02557, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Flying Horses Carousel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Clay & Brick Bathhouse (about 400 feet away); The Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association Tabernacle (approx. ¼ mile away); Cottagers' Corner
this page online
Also see . . . Oak Bluffs Memorial Fountain restoration information (pdf). (Submitted on July 21, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 21, 2021
2. Soldiers' Memorial Fountain panels
The three current panels are shown here. Note the additional, previously placed panel is now in the Martha's Vineyard Museum.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 24, 2021
3. Soldiers' Memorial Fountain removed panel
This additional panel was removed in 2019 and placed in the Martha's Vineyard Museum. See the additional "The Chasm is Not Closed..." photo for more information.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 21, 2021
4. Soldiers' Memorial Fountain Marker
The removed panel was on the rear of this monument and fountain. Note that the fountain has a smaller basin on the right side just for dogs.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 24, 2021
5. "The Chasm is Not Closed..."
This additional panel at the Martha's Vineyard Museum explains the history of the monument and the decision to remove the 1925 panel.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 21, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
