Michigan Memorial

Michigan Memorial
Spirit of Michigan
ArtistHerbert Adams 
Year10 November 1916
MediumBethel White granite
Dimensions
  • Figure: 8 ft (2.4 m)
  • Obelisk: 37 ft (11 m)
LocationVicksburg National Military Park, United States
Coordinates32°21′14″N 90°50′28″W / 32.3538°N 90.8411°W / 32.3538; -90.8411
OwnerNational Park Service 
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The Michigan State Memorial is located on Union Avenue within the Vicksburg, Mississippi, National Military Park. The memorial is an obelisk made of white Bethel Granite that stands 37 feet (11 m) in height. It cost $10,000 and was dedicated on November 10, 1916. The sculptor was Herbert Adams. The design features a female allegory of the Spirit of Michigan. The inscription "MICHIGAN'S/TRIBUTE OF HONOR/TO HER SOLDIERS/WHO SERVED/IN THE CAMPAIGN/AND SIEGE/OF VICKSBURG" is carved on the front of the monument.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Michigan Memorial - Vicksburg National Military Park (U.S. National Park Service)".

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