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Cuyahoga County Soldiers39 Sailors39 Monument Welcome to Cuyahoga County39s Civil War Monument The Soldiers39 and Sailors39 Monument commemorates the American Civil War it consists of a 12539 column surrounded at its base by a Memorial Room and esplanade. The column topped with a statue of the Goddess of Freedom defended by the Shield of Liberty signifies the essence of the Nation for which Cuyahoga County veterans were willing to and did give their lives. Four bronze groupings on the esplanade depict in battle scenes the Navy Artillery Infantry and Cavalry. Inside the Memorial Room are four bronze relief sculptures Women39s Soldiers39 and Sailors39 Aid Society Beginning of the War in Ohio Emancipation of the Slaves and End of the War at City Point Va.