Morrisville in Morristown in Lamoille County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
The Soldier's Monument & War Memorial
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The Civil War Cannon
1911
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 3, 2024
1. The Soldier's Monument & War Memorial / The Civil War Cannon Marker
In June 1910, the town voted to erect a Soldier's Monument in Academy Park. Made of Barre granite, the base is 10 feet square, 24 feet high and surmounted by a twelve-foot bronze statue of a color bearer, holding a flag. Inscribed on the bronze tablets are the names of the 170 Morristown Civil War veterans. The Soldier's Monument arrived in December of 1910. Under the monument was placed an account of events leading up to the securing of the monument and other important records. The monument was dedicated on Memorial Day in 1911.
In July of 2017, the soldier was temporarily removed for repair. When reinstalled, a time capsule was buried on the north side, to be opened in 50 years.
The Civil War Cannon
This three-inch ordinance rifle was forged in 1864 during the Civil War. The community raised funds to restore the cannon in 2017. For many years prior to this restoration, the cannon stood on makeshift mounts. Thanks to funding from the Alexander H. Copley Trust, Morrisville's Civil War cannon now sits on a historically-correct replica carriage.
Erected 2018 by Morrisville
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Time Capsules, and the Vermont, Morrisville History & Art Walk series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1910.
Location. 44° 33.711′ N, 72° 35.734′ W. Marker is in Morristown, Vermont, in Lamoille County. It is in Morrisville. It is at the intersection of Upper Main Street (Vermont Route 12) and Park Street ( Route 15A), on the left when traveling east on Upper Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 144 Upper Main St, Morrisville VT 05661, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Vermont’s Green Mountains. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Morristown Centennial Library / #2 Dappled Canopy (a few steps from this marker); The Governor's Mansion
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 3, 2024
2. The Soldier's Monument & War Memorial / The Civil War Cannon Marker
Regarding The Soldier's Monument & War Memorial / The Civil War Cannon. From the Smithsonian Institution Art Inventories Catalog:
The Soldiers Monument was constructed at a cost of $4,000; $1,400 of which was raised by the Grand Army of the Republic. The contract for the granite work was placed with C.E. Cummings & Son, of Nashua, New Hampshire, and the granite was cut by Jones Brothers, of Barre, Vermont. The bronze tablet was made by Gorham Manufacturing, and the color bearer secured from W.H. Mullins. It was dedicated May 30, 1911 on the semi-centennial of the outbreak of the Civil War. During the hurricane of Sept. 21, 1938, the statue was blown off its base. At that time, it underwent some repairsand the granite base was cleaned. In 1979, the statue was cleaned and rehabilitated by John Clegg. In 1982, it was found to wobble on its base; the flag pole had been ripped, the sword loosened from its handle and the bronze badly tarnished. Local firemen cleaned the statue. Per the dedication booklet, the tablets on the first die present in relief the names of 172 Morristown Volunteers (Civil War) and 85 members of the J.M. Warner Post, No. 4, G.A.R.Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 3, 20243. The Civil War Cannon
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 215 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 21, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
