Dauphin County Memorial Attraction Details

Dauphin County Memorial
The Soldiers' Monument was erected in 1869 by the citizens of Dauphin County, as a tribute to the more than 33,000 men from the county who served during the Civil War. Originally the obelisk stood at the intersection of Second and State Streets one block directly in front of the State Capitol Building. Standing 110 feet high and weighing over 600 tons, the structure was cut from stone taken from the banks of the nearby Susquehanna River. A stone plaque is inscribed: "To the soldiers of Dauphin County who gave their lives for the life of the Union in the suppression of the rebellion 1861-1865. Erected by their fellow citizens." When first constructed in front of the Capitol, the monument was surrounded by a small park. Through the years, the park was subdivided and was eventually superseded by paved streets, parking spaces and buildings. By 1959 the structure had sustained some damage caused by passing automobiles. In that year the decision was made to relocate the monument to its present location. The dismantling process took 17 days. One month was spent cleaning the old mortar and resurfacing the stone. By January, the structure was ready for reassembly. The monument was rededicated on President Lincoln's birthday, February 12, 1960.

Address:
Third and Division Streets
Harrisburg, PA 17101

Phone: 000-000-0000

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