Salisbury in Rowan County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Maine

One Country – One Flag

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2010

1. Maine Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Maine’s tribute
to
her soldiers
who died
while prisoners of war
at
Salisbury, N.C.
1864 – 1865

[ Right of Monument: ]
“They fought for
peace, - for
peace they fell, -
they sleep in peace,
and all is well.”

[ Rear of Monument: ]
“To live in hearts,
we leave behind,
is not to die.”

[ Left of Monument: ]
Neither hunger,
thirst,
nor offered bribes
affected
their loyalty.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the National Cemeteries series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 35° 39.556′ N, 80° 28.502′ W. Marker is in Salisbury, North Carolina, in Rowan County. Marker is on Government Road when traveling south. Marker is located in Salisbury National Cemetery, at the end of Government Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salisbury NC 28144, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Burial Trenches and Salisbury Prison (a few steps from this marker); Salisbury National Cemetery

Right of Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2010

2. Right of Monument

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(a few steps from this marker); Unknown Soldiers Monument (a few steps from this marker); Pennsylvania Monument (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); C.S. Military Prison (approx. 0.4 miles away); City of Salisbury (approx. half a mile away); Meroney’s Theatre (approx. half a mile away); Andrew Jackson (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salisbury.

Rear of Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2010

3. Rear of Monument

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4. Left of Monument

Salisbury Marker image. Click for full size.

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5. Salisbury Marker

Marker in Salisbury National Cemetery image. Click for full size.

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6. Marker in Salisbury National Cemetery

Salisbury Cemetery Markers image. Click for full size.

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7. Salisbury Cemetery Markers

Several monuments are found in Salisbury National Cemetery. The Maine monument (right) is seen here with Unknown Soldiers Monument.

Closeup of Maine Soldier image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2010

8. Closeup of Maine Soldier

Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 929 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on August 14, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.