Burlington, Vermont War Memorials

Lake Champlain Navy Memorial in Burlington, Vermont

Lake Champlain Navy Memorial

5.0

3 College St, Burlington, VT 05401, USA

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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 Lake Champlain Navy Memorial and Lone Sailor Statue in Burlington, Vermont commemorates the region's significant naval history and honors all who have served in the sea services. Located at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, it features a Lone Sailor statue crafted by Vermont's Rock of Ages, the same company that created the WWII Memorial in Washington DC. The memorial specifically recognizes two historic battles: the 1776 Battle of Valcour Island during the Revolutionary War and the 1812 Battle of Plattsburg Bay. It was the first civilian site outside Washington DC to be designated as a US Navy Memorial. The granite memorial serves as a tribute to naval personnel across American conflicts involving Lake Champlain.

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1/10/2024

"Such a great spot with views of the lake. The Memorial commemorates Lake Champlain's significant naval history and honors all men and women who are serving and have served in the sea services."

William Wells Statue in Burlington, Vermont

William Wells Statue

3.5

Burlington, VT 05401, USA

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About This Memorial

The General William Wells memorial in Battery Park commemorates a Civil War leader who helped raise Vermont's first regiment. The bronze statue, erected in 1914, is a replica of one at Gettysburg battlefield. It honors Wells' military service and later role as a state senator. The site holds additional historical significance as a War of 1812 battleground and Civil War muster point. The memorial features a dignified bronze figure by artist J. Otto Schweitzer.

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solid really lackluster sword. statues because person. though taken landscaping. unlike location honestly. gotta seen. other missing statue beard

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6/23/2022

"Solid statue, but not unlike other statues I've seen. Dude has a sick beard though, really gotta see it in person. One star taken away because of lackluster landscaping."