First Canadian Civil War Monument

From the Feb. 20, 2014, Seaway News (Canada) "First-ever U.S. Civil War monument going up to memorialize Canada's contribution."

In Cornwall, Canada. More than 50,000 Canadians fought on both sides of the war. The new memorial will be located in Ault Park on County Road 2 by the Lost Village Historical Society.

It will consist of a 14-foot-high black granite obelisk and 8-foot black granite side stones.

They hope to have it completed by the 150th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation on July 1, 2017.

Men from Quebec, Ontario and te Maritime Provinces enlisted on both sides. Some 34 Canadians on the Union side received Medals of Honor.

I Did Not Know That So Many Canadians Fought. --Old Secesh