The Massachusetts Monument honors the soldiers from Massachusetts who died near New Bern while serving the Union Army in the Civil War. An allegorical sculpture, the monument presents the figure of Peace. The Massachusetts Monument was built in honor of the 600 soldiers of the Commonwealth who lost their lives in the Civil War and are buried in the National Cemetery. Only a small number died in battle, as small pox and yellow fever took the lives of the majority.
Installation Date:
11 Nov 1908
Organization Responsible for Installation:
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Memorial War Era(s):
- Other
Memorial Condition:
Average
Website:
http://docsouth.unc.edu/commland/monument/300
Location:
The monument is located in the southeast corner of section 8 on the north side of the drive through the cemetery. It sits several feet from the drive which is located off National Avenue in New Bern, NC.