May 24, 1907 - The Minnesota State Memorial is located on Union Avenue at milepost 0.6 of the [Vicksburg National Military Park] tour road. The 90-foot vertical column is made of Mount Airy, NC, granite, and features a bronze statue of a woman representing the "Statue of Peace." She is holding a sword and shield from both armies who have placed their weapons in her keeping.
The memorial was erected at a cost of $24,000 and dedicated on [this date]. The sculptor was William Couper.http://www.nps.gov/vick/historyculture/minnesota-memorial.htm
Minnesota State Memorial, Vicksburg National Military Park
http://www.nps.gov/vick/historyculture/minnesota-memorial.htm
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