Minnesota Monument, Historic monument in Little Rock, Arkansas.

The Minnesota Monument is a granite and bronze memorial structure located at the National Cemetery in Little Rock. It features sculptural elements and inscriptions that document the commemoration of soldiers from that northern state.

The Minnesota Monument was dedicated in 1916 to the 36 soldiers from Minnesota buried in the Little Rock National Cemetery. The state of Minnesota funded the memorial, and sculptor John Karl Daniels designed it. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.

The monument reflects the connection between Minnesota and Arkansas forged through shared military history. Visitors can read the inscriptions and see the symbols that mark this historical bond.

The monument is accessible year-round within the cemetery grounds and has parking areas nearby for visitor convenience. Plan to spend time reading the inscriptions at your own pace when you visit.

The soldier's rifle is inverted, its barrel resting on the ground, and his head is bare and slightly bowed. Sculptor John Karl Daniels, who designed the piece, was himself a Minnesota native, and the state of Minnesota paid for the memorial. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.