United States Colored Troops Memorial Monument, War memorial in Lexington Park, Maryland, United States.
The bronze and granite monument presents a life-size sculpture of a United States Colored Troops soldier carrying a rifle over his shoulder.
The monument commemorates over 700 African American soldiers and sailors from St. Mary's County who served in the Union forces during the Civil War.
Bronze plaques on the pedestal display the names of local African American soldiers, including Medal of Honor recipients William H. Barnes and James H. Harris.
Visitors can find the memorial at John G. Lancaster Park on 21550 Willows Road, with an educational kiosk providing detailed historical information.
The monument stands as the first memorial in Maryland dedicated specifically to African American Union soldiers from a single county.
Location: St. Mary's County
Inception: 2012
Made from material: bronze, granite
Address: 21550 Willows Rd, Lexington Park, MD 20653 20653
GPS coordinates: 38.26092,-76.44922
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:40
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