Memorial to the 2nd Regiment Infantry, U.S. Colored Troops (Fort Myers, Florida)

Memorial to the 2nd Regiment Infantry, U.S. Colored Troops (Fort Myers, Florida)

Subject (Topic)
Men--United States Colored Troops
Associations--Military
American South
Public art
Public sculpture

Subject (Object Type)
Commemorative sculpture

The over life-sized work depicts a sergeant in the United States Colored Troops 2nd Regiment standing in front of an open gate within a wall. The soldier is framed by two granite plaques mounted on each wall. The plaque on the left is a description of the important contribution of the 2nd Regiment during the Civil War. The plaque on the right contains a poem, written by D.J.Wilkins.

Wilkins, D.J.

Photographs by Renée Ater

November 11, 1998

Fort Myers Beautification Advisory Board, City of Fort Myers, FL

The City of Fort Myers

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English

Visual Arts-Sculpture

Centennial Park, 2000 W First St., Fort Myers, Florida, 33901, United States

Sculpture