Hamilton  

 Sundial: 1109
State/Province:  Ohio Country:  USA
Dial Type:  Horizontal Dial Condition:  Fair
  Latitude and Longitude: 39° 24.019' N  84° 33.906' W
Location:
  • Sundial is in Monument Park next to the Soldiers, Sailors, and Pioneers Monument in downtown Hamilton.
    One South Monument Avenue
    Hamilton, Ohio 45011

    The sundial is scheduled to be removed in 2024 during construction of new sidewalk drive. Restoration of the dial will occur in 2025 before replacement in Monument Park.
 
Description:
  • This is one of a series of bronze sundials presented by Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, dedicated to the memory of the Grand Army of the Republic. This dial is 24 inches in diameter, with an ornate design of ovals at the exterior, sloping down to 30 inches in diameter. Hours are marked from 5am to 7pm in Roman numerals. Time is marked in quarter hours. Unfortunately the gnomon has long been missing.

    The dial base is open bronze work held by four pillars with the base sitting on a circular bronze base.

    This dial has been designated for restoration in 2025. A tri-fold brochure from the Butler County Historical Society is attached asking for donations to support the restoration. Once restored it will be returned to Monument Park in the city of Hamilton.
 
General Information:Inscription:
  • Owner: City of Hamilton
  • On the Dial Face:
    To Honor Our Fathers
    The Grand Army of the Republic
    Presented by Tent 117
    Daughters of Union Veterans
    of the Civil War 1861-1865
    May 30,1941
  • Designer: Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War
  • Builder: Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War
  • Construction Date: Dedication May 30, 1941
 
References: Web Links:
  • Similar dial at Columbus, Ohio
    NASS Registry #947

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Last Revised: 2024-06-06 15:10