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

Inscription. [Front]
Erected in
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. Marker is in Taunton, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. Memorial 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. Marker is in this post office area: Taunton MA 02780, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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 marker); Shays’ Rebellion Defeat

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Taunton Spanish-American War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Bristol County Peace Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bristol County Veterans Monument (about 300 feet away); Taunton Korean War Memorial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Taunton.

cmh2315fl via Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0), August 18, 2013

2. Taunton Soldiers and Sailors Monument

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cmh2315fl via Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0), August 18, 2013

3. Taunton Soldiers and Sailors Monument

Massachusetts Civil War Monument Project
website entry:
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cmh2315fl via Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0), August 18, 2013

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 121 times since then and 19 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.