There is a statue of Fort Fisher hero Union General Newton Curtis overlooking the St. Lawrence River in Ogdensburg, New York.
It was made by sculptor Roland Hinton Perry and dedicated in 1913. The general is buried at Ogdensburg Cemetery.
At one time, it stood by the post office, but had been moved to Morrisette Park by the river.
The general was born May 21, 1835 and died January 8, 1910.
After the war, he became a really good friend with Fort Fisher's commander, Col. William Lamb, who was also wounded at the second battle.
A Soldier's Commander. --Old B-Runner
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