Soldiers Monument

New Ipswich Historical Society

1878 News Clipping

News clipping from 1878 describing the Soldiers Monument

The soldiers' monument is now erected, and is to be dedicated June 17th, 1878. Mr. Alex. McDonald, of Cambridge, Mass., was the contractor. The monument is of Mason granite, twenty-three feet in height, with a large base six feet square, on which is a smaller cap, bearing on the front the words, "Erected 1878." Above this is the die, four feet in height by three feet square, on the front of I which are the words, "New Ipswich- To the memory of her brave sons who died in the war of the rebellion." On the other three sides are the names of those who perished while in the army, numbering nineteen. Above the die is a larger cap projecting over, which is cut very tastefully, and on this rests the base of the shaft, which bears three stars on each side, and a star on each corner. The shaft is thirteen feet in length. On the front, in bold relief, are the stars and bars. The monument is to be enclosed by an appropriate fence, and the surroundings will be graded, thereby beautifying the vicinity.

Editor’s Note:

The fence had been broken for many years with missing sections. In 2023 the Heritage Commission had it restored to its original design in time for the Memorial Day Observance.

Photo

Taken on Memorial Day, exact date unknown

James Roger diary entry

28th June 1912

Fair and warm. David & Walter teaming Chauncey Perry’s luggage from Depot to Brookside or Dodd Farm. I packed some wood in forenoon and mowed lots in afternoon. Mother showed two ladies through Church and Hall. Got letter from Hamish. 45th Anniversary of our wedding day. Laura (?) Barr telephoned about broilers today.