This monument was erected by the State of Connecticut Regimental Association to honor its Union soldiers fallen near New Bern, North Carolina in the Civil War. Carved from a single piece of granite in the form of a pylon, or possibly a truncated obelisk, the top of the 6-foot tall column is draped with the flag. The front face of the column features the bas-relief carving of the battle gear of the common soldier volunteer -- cap, canteen, blanket, and rucksack -- mounted over crossed rifles, with the graceful, somber drape of the flag covering the end of the rifle barrel on the right.
Installation Date:
14 Nov 1894
Organization Responsible for Installation:
State of Connecticut Regimental Association
Memorial War Era(s):
- Other
Memorial Condition:
Good
Website:
http://docsouth.unc.edu/commland/monument/417
Location:
The monument is located in the southwestern corner of section 13 on the south side of the central drive through the cemetery. The cemetery is located off National Avenue in New Bern, NC.