Soldiers' Monument, Civil War memorial at Worcester Common, Massachusetts
The Soldiers' Monument is a granite column with a Corinthian capital topped by a bronze figure of Victory holding a wreath. Four bronze soldiers representing different military service branches stand positioned around its base.
The monument was built in 1874 to remember 398 Worcester soldiers who died in the Civil War. It came from a strong desire after the war to honor those who sacrificed their lives for the city.
The four bronze soldiers at the base represent different military branches and show how the community honored those who served. Visitors notice the detailed uniforms and equipment carved into each figure as they walk around the monument.
The monument sits at the corner of Front and Church Streets in Worcester Common, making it easy to find and visit. Military ceremonies and public gatherings happen here regularly, so you may want to check when the area is most active for your visit.
In 1969, city renovations raised the ground level around the monument, which caused about 4 feet (1.2 m) of the original granite base to be buried. This change shows how the city evolved over decades and required the monument itself to adapt to these physical changes.
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