About This Memorial
The Woonsocket Civil War Memorial, erected in 1870, commemorates the town's brave sons who sacrificed their lives during the American Civil War referred to as the Great Rebellion in the inscription. The monument lists the names of fallen soldiers including officers, sergeants, corporals, and privates, organized by rank on its four sides. It features inscriptions honoring their sacrifice to preserve the republic and includes battles such as Bull Run and Fredericksburg on its column. Located in Monument Square, this memorial serves as a permanent tribute to local soldiers who fought to maintain the Union during this pivotal conflict in American history.
