Monument to the War of Independence in Kihelkonna
Memorial site

This monument is situated in the cemetery in Kihelkonna. Its stonework was done by sculptor Mihkel Munk. It was unveiled on 29 September 1934. The monument was completely destroyed during World War II. It was officially unveiled anew on 10 June 1989. The current monument is an exact copy of the original. It forms an obelisk mounted on a three-stepped footing. The front side of the obelisk is adorned with a depiction of the Cross of Liberty, beneath which it reads: "1918-1920 / TO THE VICTIMS OF THE WAR OF INDEPENDENCE / GRATEFUL PEOPLE OF KIHELKONNA". The plinth is adorned with a low-relief of a sword and a wreath. The monument stands 3.75 metres high. The rear side of the obelisk is inscribed with the names of 15 people who fell.