The Winthrop Civil War Memorial was erected in
1907, 41 years after the end of the war. The sculptor was Edward J. Clark. It
was moved to its present location to accommodate a street widening.
"The memorial underscores Winthrop's response to the Union cause. Although the
town's population was very small in 1861, it furnished 72 men for the purposes
of the armed services. The Town's monetary contribution to the war effort was
$10,744.00. The war proved to be a great stimulus to the local economy with the
Revere Copper works at Point Shirley experiencing a great demand for its
products. Winthrop's most famous and honored soldier was William Francis
Bartlett of Cottage Park. He rose to the rank of brigadier general and was named
Massachusetts' most valuable soldier by Governor Andrew after the war. This
monument was dedicated in 1907 by one of the last substantial showings of the
men in blue uniforms in Winthrop's Memorial Day parade."
Memorial location: Town Hall Square
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