Michigan State Capitol - Michigan 1st Sharpshooters

This is another statue around the capitol building - the Michigan First Sharpshooters. These were men that were highly skilled with their weapons.

This unit served in the following battles: The Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, Petersburg and the campaign for Appomattox. During the war 6 officers and 131 enlisted men were killed.


This is a shot of the statue at night.

A closeup on the face.

A closeup from the side.

A view from the side.

An overall view.