[4] It is a bronze statue mounted on a granite base, depicting a female figure, clad in armor and covered by flowing robes.

[5] On the northern side, the central figure is Brigadier Francis L. Vinton of Fort Preble.

Maine sailors are honored on the opposite side, with Admiral David G. Farragut being the central figure.

[4] The sculpture was created by Maine sculptor Franklin Simmons; the base was designed by New York City architect Richard Morris Hunt.

The local Grand Army of the Republic lodge raised sufficient funds for to pay for the monument.