Monument dedicated to the soldiers of Portsmouth Ohio who fought for the Union

Ethan S.

First Sergeant
Joined
Aug 19, 2019
Location
Carter County Kentucky
I go to Portsmouth every now and then, but today was the first time I actually photographed the monument.

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The 40 foot tall monument was dedicated in 1879, and depicts Sergeant John Barnes of Company G, 56th O.V.I. It took twelve years, and $7,500 to erect the monument.
 
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