The Gorham Civil War Monument is located behind the USM Art Gallery. It was originally located in front of the Town House on college street but that is now used as the USM Art Gallery. It was erected and dedicated in 1866. Gorham Maine’s Civil War veterans 
attended the dedication service, which you can see in the photo. It is made from Italian marble and sculpted by William Johnson.
It really is a beautiful monument. Yet it seems lost. People pass by it on a daily bases but don’t know what it is. Even I didn’t until I read on the syllabus there was a close sight we could visit. I set of to investigate not realizing that this monument I have passed by is and actual war memorial. I thought it was just a continuation of the Art Gallery. It is a beautiful reminder of the war the dedication reads “To The Memory of The Sons of Gorham Who Sacrificed Their Lives For Their Country In The Great Rebellion of 1861 - 1866”. Go and visit the sight its just a short walk from the Gorham campus bus stop and worth the 5 minutes.
Both Pictures and information came from: http://www.maine.gov/civilwar/monuments/gorham.html
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