Soldiers' And Sailors' Monument (Cleveland, Ohio)

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Opened in 1894, Cleveland's Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument honors Civil War servicemen from Ohio. It was designed by architect Levi T. Scofield, who also created its sculptures.

The monument consists of a 125-foot marble shaft erected on a dark granite and stone base, which houses a memorial building. The tall column topped with a bronze statue of the "Goddess of Liberty" signifies loyalty to United States. Four bronze groupings at its base depict the four branches of the Union Army— the Navy, Cavalry, Infantry, and Artillery. Inside the memorial building are a series of bronze tablets listing 9,000 Civil War veterans who served with Ohio regiments or were from the Buckeye State.

The Monument, managed by Cuyahoga County, is open daily, Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is Free.


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