Augusta in Kennebec County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
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."
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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 this postal address: 65 Water St, Augusta ME 04330, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Maine’s Kennebec Valley. 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 11, 2021
2. To Commend Their Example / Exemple Admirable Marker
The memorial is visible in the background.
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 227 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
