Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
In Memory of Scottish-American Soldiers
Photographed By Adam Brown
1. Scottish-American soldiers monument and Lincoln memorial
American sculptor George E. Bissell's statue of Abraham Lincoln
In memory of Scottish-American soldiers
To preserve the jewel of liberty in the framework of freedom - Abraham Lincoln
(North Side):
Co.H, 65th Regt Illinois Vol Infantry
William L Duff,
Lt Col., 2nd Illinois Regt of Artillery
Robert Steedman
Co.E, 5th Regt Maine Infantry Volunteers
James Wilkie
Co.C, 1st Michigan Cavalry
Robert Ferguson
Co.F, 57th Regt New York Infantry Volunteers
(South Side):
Co.G 66th Regt New York Volunteer Infantry
(Back):
Unveiled 21st August 1893. This plot of ground given by The Lord Provost and Town Council of Edinburgh to Wallace Bruce, US. Consul, As a burial place for Scottish soldiers of the American Civil War 1861-5
(Around Base of Statue):
Emancipation
Education
Union
Suffrage
Erected 1893.
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 Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.
Location. 55° 57.204′ N, 3° 11.173′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Calton Hill (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dugald Stewart Monument (about 180 meters away); North Bridge (about 210 meters away); King’s Own Scottish Borderers Memorial (about 210 meters away); The Portugese Cannon (about 240 meters away); Nelson Monument (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Spire of this Church (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The City Chambers (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edinburgh.
More about this marker. First statue of Abraham Lincoln erected outside of the United States of America.
Also see . . .
1. Scottish War Memorials Project. More information about the background of the memorial (Submitted on August 10, 2010, by Adam Brown of Edinburgh, Scotland.)
2. George Edwin Bissell. Wikipedia entry on the sculptor of the Lincoln statue (Submitted on August 10, 2010, by Adam Brown of Edinburgh, Scotland.)
Photographed By Adam Brown, April 17, 2002
2. Scottish-American soldiers - north face
Photographed By Adam Brown, April 17, 2002
3. Scottish-American soldiers - rear face
Photographed By Adam Brown, April 17, 2002
4. Scottish-American soldiers - south face
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2010, by Adam Brown of Edinburgh, Scotland. This page has been viewed 2,201 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 10, 2010, by Adam Brown of Edinburgh, Scotland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
