Downtown in Manchester in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

Manchester NH Civil War Memorial

Photographed By James R. Murray, July 21, 2016

1. Manchester NH Civil War Memorial

Additional view of one of the four statues at this memorial

Inscription. In honor of the men of Manchester who gave their services in the War which saved the Union and secured equal rights for all under the Constitution. This monument built by a grateful city 1878

Additional inscription: Et Decorium est pro Patria mori Dulce. (It is sweet and glorious to die for one's country)

Erected 1878 by City of Manchester NH.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 42° 59.312′ N, 71° 27.713′ W. Marker is in Manchester, New Hampshire, in Hillsborough County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on Elm Street, on the right. Marker is located in the Veteran's Memorial Park in Downtown Manchester NH. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 899 Elm Street, Manchester NH 03103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Manchester NH War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Manchester NH World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Christos Kalivas (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); City Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Manchester's First Green Roof (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brigadier General John Stark

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Governor Moody Currier Gateway Entrance (approx. ¼ mile away); Manchester NH Iwo Jima/Rene Gagnon Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manchester.

More about this memorial. For some reason, the city fathers decided to create a band shell type awning that seriously intrudes on the marker.

Photographed By James R. Murray, July 21, 2016

2. Manchester NH Civil War Memorial

Long view of marker, as mentioned, you can see the awning intruding on the marker!

Photographed By James R. Murray, July 21, 2016

3. Manchester NH Civil War Memorial

Detail of one of the 4 statues on the marker

Photographed By James R. Murray, July 21, 2016

4. Manchester NH Civil War Memorial

Additional statue at the marker

Photographed By James R. Murray, July 21, 2016

5. Manchester NH Civil War Memorial

Additional view of one of four statues at this memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2016, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. This page has been viewed 803 times since then and 190 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 21, 2016, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.