Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Civil War memorial in Penn Square, Lancaster, US
The Soldiers and Sailors Monument features a 43-foot granite pillar topped with the Genius of Liberty statue facing north with a drawn sword.
The monument, dedicated in 1874, commemorates Lancaster County soldiers who died during the Civil War and subsequent military conflicts through bronze plaques.
Four statues at the base represent different military branches - Navy, Army, Artillery, and Cavalry - symbolizing the complete military service dedication.
The monument stands at the intersection of King and Queen Streets in downtown Lancaster, surrounded by a brick pedestrian plaza created in 1972.
The central pillar displays names of eight major Civil War battles, including Gettysburg, Antietam, and Petersburg, documenting significant military engagements.
Location: Lancaster
GPS coordinates: 40.03796,-76.30569
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:48
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