Norwood in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bronx River Soldier
John Grignola, sculptor, circa late 1890s
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This granite statue represents the prototypical Union soldier, in military dress, with musket in hand. John Grignola (1861-1912) was commissioned originally to create this piece as a Civil War monument in Woodlawn Cemetery. Never placed there, it was bought by a local businessman and eventually displayed on a granite pier in the Bronx River, that once supported a causeway to a local tapestry factory. In 1964 the sculpture was topped into the river and recovered. It was installed in 1970 on the grounds of the Colonial-era Valentine-Varian House, where today is stands sentry next to the historic house museum operated by the Bronx County Historical Society.
Erected by NYC Parks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the NYC Parks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.
Location. 40° 52.654′ N, 73° 52.77′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in Norwood. It is on Bainbridge Avenue south of Reservoir Oval West, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3266 Bainbridge Ave, Bronx NY 10467, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Williamsbridge Square (was approx. 0.7 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 178 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 17, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
