The Soldier's Monument in Prospect, CT is a historically significant granite pedestal and figure with a bronze rifle, dedicated in 1907 as a symbol of respect and honor for the community's sons who served in the Civil War and other wars. The monument showcases traditional pedestal-and-figure composition with unique Neo-Classical Revival architectural details and a bronze rifle, making it artistically significant as well.
Located in the center of a small green, the monument stands as a tribute to Prospect soldiers who served in all wars. It features a solid plinth supporting the base of the pedestal, with bronze plaques affixed to three faces of the die. The figure of a soldier, with unusual details such as trousers gathered at boot tops and a far right position of the rifle, is supported by a two-stage base. The combination of stone and bronze in the figure, along with the Neo-Classical Revival architectural elements, adds to the artistic significance of this monument.
Generated from the website