To Commend Their Example
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Exemple Admirable

Augusta, Maine – The Civil War

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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 11, 2021

1. To Commend Their Example / Exemple Admirable Marker

Dedicated in 1882, this majestic monument honors Augusta's Civil War dead. Fifty feet from the base to sword tip, it features the figure of a woman representing Patriotism guarding the honor of her martyred sons. In her hands are an American flag and the sword that saved the nation. Bronze panels present United States and State of Maine seals, and a trophy features infantry, artillery, and cavalry arms of battle. Three panels depict scenes of war: duty seen as a farmer called to fight; the cost of war seen as combat and death; and the return depicted as happiness and grif. Two tablets complete the monument. One lists the Augusta men who died, and the other reads "In honor of her heroic sons who died in the war for the Union and to commend their example to succeeding generations."

Inauguré en 1882, ce monument majastueux honore les victimes locales de la Guerre de Sécession. Is mesure 15 mètres du bas du socle au bout de l'épée. Une femmes symbolise le Patriotisme préserant l'honneur de ses fils morts pour la patrie. Elle tient dans ses mains le drapeau américain et l'épée quis a suavé l'unité de la patrie.

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Des panneaux de pronze portent le sceau des Etats-Unis ainsi que celui du Main et un bas-relief présente les armes d'infanterie, artillerie et cavalrie. Trois panneaux illustrent des scènes de guerre : Le Devoir montre un paysan appelé sous les drapeaux ; Le Prix de la Guerre montre combat et merot ; et Le Retour montre joie et chagrin. Deux plaques complètent le monument. L'une affiche la liste des morts locaux et l'autre porte l'inscription: « En l'honneur de ses fils héroïques morts à la guerre pour préserver l'Union et servir d'exemple aux générations futures. »
 
Erected by The Museum in the Streets™. (Marker Number 8.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the The Museum in the Streets: Augusta, Maine – The Civil War series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
 
Location. 44° 18.657′ N, 69° 46.729′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Maine, in Kennebec County. It is at the intersection of Water Street and Memorial Circle, on the left when traveling north on Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 11, 2021

2. To Commend Their Example / Exemple Admirable Marker

The memorial is visible in the background.

this postal address: 65 Water St, Augusta ME 04330, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Kennebec Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Augusta's Vietnam War Dead Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Monument Park (within shouting distance of this marker); William Penn Whitehouse Homestead Site (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II and Korean War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Blaine Mansion (approx. ¼ mile away); Augusta Mourns Lincoln / Augusta Pleur Lincoln (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.

 

 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 254 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.