National Register of Historic Places

Protection of the Flag Monument

Athens, Bradford County, Pennsylvania
Listed
June 7, 2001
Type
Object
Period
Listed
Ref No.
01000604

About this property

The Protection of the Flag Monument (also known as the "Defense of the Flag Monument") is a historic war memorial located in Academy Park at 715 South Main Street in Athens, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. Designed in the Classical Revival style by the architectural firm McKim, Mead & White, with a sculpture by George Thomas Brewster, it was erected between 1900 and 1902, and has a granite pedestal topped by a bronze sculpture group. The sculpture depicts an adult soldier and a young drummer boy attired in Revolutionary War clothing and protecting their flag from falling into enemy hands. A commemorative plaque indicates it was dedicated in memory of the soldiers who fought in defense of the flag.

Location

715 S. Main St.
Athens, Bradford County, Pennsylvania
41.95095, -76.51599

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When was Protection of the Flag Monument listed on the National Register?

Protection of the Flag Monument was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 7, 2001.

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Protection of the Flag Monument is classified as a object in the National Register of Historic Places.

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