Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Civil War memorial in Monument Square, Troy, United States
The monument reaches 93 feet in height, featuring a granite column crowned by a 17-foot bronze statue of Columbia holding a sword and trumpet.
The Soldiers and Sailors Monument Association established in 1886 secured Washington Square as the location for this memorial on August 1, 1887.
Four bronze relief panels at the base present infantry, artillery, cavalry, and naval battle scenes from American military engagements.
The monument stands at the intersection of Broadway and 2nd Street, serving as a central reference point in the Central Troy Historic District.
The bronze statue of Columbia balances on a cannonball at the top, symbolizing military readiness with her sword and trumpet position.
GPS coordinates: 42.73163,-73.69168
Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:39
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