Lowell in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Soldiers and Sailors Monument

1861-1865

Photographed by Don Morfe, May 25, 2013

1. Soldiers and Sailors Monument Marker

Inscription. Dedicated Sept. 2, 1905 to the memory of the veterans of the Civil War and Spanish Wars. The erection of this monument is largely the efforts of the Women connected with the patriotic organizations of the veterans. This spot was set aside for Soldiers and Sailors burial lots by Mayor A.R. Dimon and Trustees Stevens and Mountford in 1902 and deeded to the Memorial Association by Mayor James B. Casey and Trustees in 1905, Stevens and Griffiths.

Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Spanish-American • War, US Civil.

Location. 42° 37.15′ N, 71° 18.367′ W. Monument is in Lowell, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. It is on Gorham Street (Entrance to Edson Cemetery). The Monument is located in Edson Cemetery, Lowell MA. Touch for map. Monument is in this post office area: Lowell MA 01852, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial monument is in Greater Boston

and in the Merrimack Valley.

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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Chief of the Penacooks (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lowell Cemetery (approx. ¾ mile away); Meetinghouse Hill (approx. 1.4 miles away); Central Street (approx. 1.7 miles away); Human Construction (approx. 1.7 miles away); Lowell Manufacturing Company

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(approx. 1.7 miles away); The Concord River (approx. 1.7 miles away); Welcome to Lowell National Historical Park (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lowell.

Regarding Soldiers and Sailors Monument. McFARLAND, JOHN

Rank and organization: Captain of the Forecastle, U.S. Navy. Born: 1840, Boston, Mass. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 45, 31 December 1864. Citation: Stationed at the wheel on board the flagship U.S.S. Hartford during successful action against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, on 5 August 1864. With his ship under terrific enemy shellfire, McFarland performed his duties with skill and courage and, when the Lackawanna ran into his ship and every man at the wheel was in danger of being crushed, remained steadfast at his station and continued to steer the ship.

Photographed by Don Morfe, May 25, 2013

2. Soldiers and Sailors Monument Marker

Photographed by Don Morfe, May 25, 2013

3. Soldiers and Sailors Monument Marker

Photographed by Don Morfe, May 25, 2013

4. Soldiers and Sailors Monument Marker

Photographed by Don Morfe, May 25, 2013

5. Soldiers and Sailors Monument Marker

The marker of Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient John C. McFarland is at the base of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument.

Photographed by Don Morfe, May 25, 2013

6. Soldiers and Sailors Monument Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,230 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 12, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.