Custer Monument, Bronze military memorial at United States Military Academy Cemetery, New York, United States.
The monument features a stone obelisk mounted on a pedestal at the West Point Cemetery, marking the final resting place of Lieutenant Colonel Custer.
Congress authorized the creation of this memorial in 1879, allocating 20 condemned bronze cannons and $10,000 for its construction near the academy headquarters.
The original bronze statue depicting Custer with a saber and pistol received criticism from his widow and military officers, leading to its removal.
The monument stands near Highland Falls and can be accessed through the United States Military Academy grounds with proper visitor authorization.
The initial bronze statue disappeared after being sent to architect Stanford White in New York City, and its location remains unknown.
Location: New York
Inception: 1879
GPS coordinates: 41.39990,-73.96710
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:54
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