EIGHTH MAINE REGIMENT MEMORIAL

PEAKS ISLAND, ME

The Eighth Maine Regiment Memorial is a historic monument located on Peaks Island in Maine, USA. The monument is dedicated to the soldiers who served in the Eighth Maine Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War.

The monument features a bronze statue of a Union soldier standing atop a granite pedestal. The soldier is depicted holding a rifle and standing at rest, looking out toward the sea. The pedestal is inscribed with the names of the battles fought by the Eighth Maine Regiment, including the Battle of Antietam and the Battle of Fredericksburg.

The monument was originally erected in 1891 to honor the soldiers of the Eighth Maine Regiment, who had fought in some of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. The statue was created by sculptor Franklin Simmons, who was also responsible for several other Civil War memorials throughout the country.

Today, the Eighth Maine Regiment Memorial is a popular destination for visitors to Peaks Island, offering a glimpse into the region's rich history and the sacrifices made by its soldiers during the Civil War. The monument is maintained by the Peaks Island Historical Society and is open to the public year-round.

EIGHTH MAINE REGIMENT MEMORIAL is a History Museum in PEAKS ISLAND ME. US MID #8402300556

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 64,408 from tax period 201205 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 2077665086
• website: http://www.eighthmaine.com

EIGHTH MAINE REGIMENT MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 8
PEAKS ISLAND
ME
04108-0008

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