Monument to the War of Independence in Põlva
Memorial site

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 Põlva kiriku juures, Põlva, Estija, Põlvamaa
 +372 799 5001
 Põlvamaa Turismiinfokeskus
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This monument is situated next to Põlva Church. It was designed by sculptor Aleksander Eller. It was unveiled on 29 July 1928, with its three plaques being added on 2 August 1936. The monument was destroyed during the Soviet occupation in 1946 but restored and unveiled anew on 29 July 1989. Some of the original stone blocks, the sign marked with the years 1918-1920 and the plaques listing those killed in the First World War and the War of Independence survived and were used in the restoration of the monument.

 

Used sources and references:

Eesti sõjaajaloo teejuht, Tallinn 2010. Compiled by K. Luts