Spencer in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Soldier’s Monument
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 20, 2022
1. Soldier’s Monument
Dedicated on Patriot's Day, 1911
the statue symbolizes the Republic
resting on the shield of the United States.
On the front of the memorial is a bronze relief
depicting the Union soldiers of the "Picket Guard"
while the 319 Spencer men who served in
the Civil War are listed on the sides
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 42° 14.754′ N, 71° 59.4′ W. Marker is in Spencer, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9) and Main Street Terrace, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Located in Isaac L. Prouty Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Spencer MA 01562, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and monument is in the Quiet Corner and in Greater Worcester. 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. 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: Spencer Civil War Monument (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Prouty Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Spencer 9/11 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington Memorial Highway (within shouting distance of this marker); Denny Hall
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 20, 2022
2. Soldier’s Monument
The monument is behind the marker under the trees.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 270 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
