General Pulaski

The General Pulaski monument celebrates the Polish “Father of American Cavalry.

Unveiled on “Justice for Poland Day” in 1953 before 3,000 people, this monument celebrates the legacy of General Pulaski, the Polish volunteer who fought alongside General George Washington in the War for American Independence. Considered the “Father of American Cavalry,” Pulaski fought in nearly a dozen engagements, until he was injured in battle in Savannah and later died of his wounds.

A committee of Polish Americans donated this splendid monument to honor the 200th birthday of Pulaski. The 8-foot high granite base weights 40 tons and was quarried and sent by train from Barre, Vermont.