Michigan Memorial

The Michigan State Memorial is located on Union Avenue within the Vicksburg, Mississippi, National Military Park. The memorial is made of white Bethel Granite and stands thirty-seven feet in height. It cost $10,000 and was dedicated on November 10, 1916. The sculptor was Herbert Adams. The design features a woman that signifies the Spirit of Michigan.[1]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.nps.gov/vick/historyculture/michigan-memorial.htm

Coordinates: 32°21′14″N 90°50′28″W / 32.3538°N 90.841138°W / 32.3538; -90.841138


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