Cornish in Sullivan County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
The Farragut Monument
Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site
Photographed By Don Morfe, October 24, 1995
1. The Farragut Monument Marker
Inscription.
The Farragut Monument. Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site. The monument commemorating the Civil War naval hero Admiral David Glasgow Farragut was Saint-Gaudens’ first public commission. It was begun in 1879 and unveiled in Madison Square Park, New York City in 1881, where it still stands.
Here in front of you is the original Hudson River bluestone base adapted from the designs drawn by the sculptor’s friend, the architect Stanford White. With this commission Saint-Gaudens’ reputation was assured and American sculpture revitalized.
The monument commemorating the Civil War naval hero Admiral David Glasgow Farragut was Saint-Gaudens’ first public commission. It was begun in 1879 and unveiled in Madison Square Park, New York City in 1881, where it still stands.
Here in front of you is the original Hudson River bluestone base adapted from the designs drawn by the sculptor’s friend, the architect Stanford White. With this commission Saint-Gaudens’ reputation was assured and American sculpture revitalized.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 43° 30.041′ N, 72° 22.117′ W. Marker is in Cornish, New Hampshire, in Sullivan County. Marker is on St Gaudens Road. The marker is on the grounds of the Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 139 St Gaudens Road, Cornish NH 03745, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Marching in Unison (a few steps from this marker); Adams Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Aspet (within shouting distance of this marker); The Parthenon Frieze (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cornish Colony
6. Sign at the entrance to Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site
Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 337 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 29, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
