Biographical and historical record of Putnam County, Indiana .. . lptured,nent sculptor, Thomas I), dunes, Esq., of | Surmounting the pedestal, or main body ofCincinnati, was commissioned to prepare ap- the monument, is a life-size statue, six feetpropriate plans and estimates, which were duly in height, representing an American soldier,submitted and adopted. | executed byMr. Jones in marble, and re- The monument stands on the crowning l garded by accomplished art critics as theeminence of Forest Hill Cemetery, overlook- ; most successful portrayal of the gallant mol-ing the entire city of Gre
Biographical and historical record of Putnam County, Indiana .. . lptured,nent sculptor, Thomas I), dunes, Esq., of | Surmounting the pedestal, or main body ofCincinnati, was commissioned to prepare ap- the monument, is a life-size statue, six feetpropriate plans and estimates, which were duly in height, representing an American soldier,submitted and adopted. | executed byMr. Jones in marble, and re- The monument stands on the crowning l garded by accomplished art critics as theeminence of Forest Hill Cemetery, overlook- ; most successful portrayal of the gallant mol-ing the entire city of Greencastle and. a large j unteer yet achieved in this country. Thescope of surrounding country, ft was dedi- total cost of the monument was *10,(K)0, allcated on the 2d day of July, 1870, Colonel of which was raised in Putnam CountyRichard W. Thompson being the orator of through the energetic efforts of the officersthe day. In the afternoon, Governor Conrad and members of the Association by voluntaryBaker, assisted by Hon. Delana E. William- : subscription. ^..jy. HISTORY OF PUTNAM COUNTY. ^3SMs. % F v^>t*-j*t3»i-»-^^H-^»«^»>-j^^>y^ THE PRESS. » -^r^if^if --J*^
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