Cambridge, Massachusetts War Memorials

Civil War Monument in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Civil War Monument

4.7

Cambridge Terrace, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA

Hours:

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

About This Memorial

The Civil War Monument in Cambridge, dedicated in 1870, commemorates Massachusetts military personnel who served in the Civil War. Designed by Cyrus and Darius Cobb alongside T.W. Silloway, it features a soldier holding a rifle atop the structure and includes a bronze representation of Abraham Lincoln. The monument's base displays plaques listing the names of the honored servicemen. Located on Cambridge Common, it serves as a tribute to their sacrifice and the historical significance of the Civil War.

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Reviews

11/12/2023

"Very nice"