Civil War Monument (Denver)

The Civil War Monument was a statue of a Civil War cavalryman by Jack Howland, installed outside the Colorado State Capitol in Denver.[1] The memorial is also known as the Civil War Memorial, Soldier's Monument, and Civil War Soldier.[2] The work was dedicated on July 24, 1909 after being cast by the Bureau Brothers.[3]

Civil War Monument
The statue in 2011
ArtistJack Howland
YearDedicated July 24, 1909
Medium
LocationDenver, Colorado, U.S.
Coordinates39.739235°N 104.985642°W / 39.739235; -104.985642

Description

The bronze sculpture depicts a Union Army soldier in raincoat, books, spurs, and hat, holding a rifle and with a sheathed saber. It measures approximately 8 x 4 x 4 ft., and rests on granite base measuring approximately 10 x 8 x 8 ft.[2]

History

The statue atop the monument was toppled on June 25, 2020.[4]

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