Soldiers and Sailors Monument of Delaware
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This monument honors Delaware soldiers who defended the Union during the Civil War. The granite columnn was originally located next to a bank building. When that bank building was demolished, the columnn was re-purposed as a veteran's monument, complete with a sculpture of an eagle at the top The monument was dedicated in 1871 and then rededicated in 1880 as part of the city's celebration of Decoration Day-a holiday that has evolved into Memorial Day.
