Taunton in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Taunton Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Photographed by Michael Herrick, October 27, 2022
1. Taunton Soldiers and Sailors Monument
honor of the
soldiers and sailors
of Taunton
who fought to save
the Union
1861 1865
Presented to the
City of Taunton
by Cyrus H. Lothrop
MDCCCCII
[On the south side is a bas relief anchor with the word "Navy" on the base. On the north side are two crossed cannon in bas relief and the word "Army" on the base. On the east (rear) side is a bas relief rifle and laurel wreath and "1861 - 1865" on the base]
Erected 1902 by Cyrus H. Lothrop.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 41° 54.119′ N, 71° 5.591′ W. Monument is in Taunton, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. It is on Taunton Green (U.S. 44) north of Main Street, on the left when traveling north. Monument is on the east side of Taunton Green, the town common. Touch for map. Monument is in this post office area: Taunton MA 02780, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial monument is 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: Walter T. Soper Memorial Fountain (a few steps from this marker); Taunton 350th Anniversary (within shouting distance of this marker); VFW Post 611 World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this
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4. Taunton Soldiers and Sailors Monument
As viewed from the southeast. The Bristol County Superior Courthouse is in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 498 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 10, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 19, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
