Watertown's Tribute to her Soldier Dead, 1861-1865
 
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Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Department of Wisconsin
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Wisconsin's Civil War Memorials Watertown's Tribute to her Soldier Dead, 1861-1865
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| Located in Watertown's Veterans Park, on Milwaukee Street between 3rd and 4th Streets. The monument consists of a tall obelisk topped by a spread winged Federal eagle, flanked on north and south sides by an infantryman in a kepi and an officer in a brimmed hat. The monument is mounted on 5-stepped pedestal cornered by upright cannon barrels. Inscription reads "Watertown's Tribute To Her Soldier Dead 1861 - 1865". The memorial was a gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Lewis, and was dedicated on Decoration Day -- May 30, 1899. | ||
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Photos and text submitted by PCinC Steve Michaels and John L. Opager Jr.
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Department of Wisconsin
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