Soldiers' Monument (Bridgton, Maine)
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| Builder | Hallowell Granite Works |
|---|---|
| Material | Granite, Bronze |
| Width | 8 feet |
| Height | 36 feet |
| Dedicated date | 21 July 1910 |
| Dedicated to | Bridgton's sons who defended the Union |
The Soldiers' Monument is a war memorial located at the head of Main Hill on the west end of downtown Bridgton, Maine. The memorial stands 36 feet high and features a 13.5 foot tall bronze statue of a soldier on its pedestal. The monument honors the many Civil War enlistments from Bridgton, which numbered 79 in 1861, 75 in 1862, and 41 in 1863.