Sedgwick Monument, Military monument at West Point, United States.
The bronze sculpture stands on a granite pedestal at Trophy Point, featuring General Sedgwick in a commanding military stance with detailed uniform elements.
Officers and soldiers of the 6th Army Corps commissioned this memorial following General John Sedgwick's death at the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House in 1864.
The monument represents military values at the United States Military Academy, where cadets maintain traditions connected to the memorial's symbolic importance.
Visitors can access the monument while exploring West Point grounds, combining the visit with other military landmarks in the surrounding area.
The bronze spurs on the statue became part of a midnight ritual where cadets spin them before finals for academic success.
Location: New York
GPS coordinates: 41.39330,-73.95850
Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:17
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