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Honoring the Alabamians of the Rainbow Division: A powerful World War I memorial at Montgomery's historic Union Station.
The Rainbow Division Statue in Montgomery, Alabama, commemorates the soldiers of the 167th Infantry Regiment, who departed from the city's Union Station to join the Rainbow Division during World War I. The bronze sculpture depicts a soldier carrying a fallen comrade, symbolizing courage and sacrifice.
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300 Water St, Montgomery, Alabama, 36104, US
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Getting There
Walking
The Rainbow Division Statue is located directly in front of Montgomery Union Station at 300 Water Street. If you are in downtown Montgomery, the statue is easily accessible by foot. From the Riverfront Park, walk north along Water Street. The statue will be on your left, in front of the Union Station.
Public Transport
Montgomery Transit's "The M" micro-transit service offers on-demand ridesharing in the downtown area. Use "The M" app to request a ride to Union Station. A single ride costs $1.50.
Taxi/Ride-share
Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are readily available in Montgomery. Request a ride to the Union Station at 300 Water Street. A short ride from downtown should cost approximately $8-$12, depending on traffic and surge pricing.
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Take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by the soldiers of the Rainbow Division.
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Visit the statue in conjunction with a tour of the nearby historic Union Station.
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Read the inscriptions on the statue's base to learn more about the Rainbow Division's history.
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Located in front of Montgomery's historic Union Station, the Rainbow Division Statue stands as a poignant reminder of the Alabamians who served in World War I. The statue, a bronze sculpture by British artist James Butler, portrays a soldier carrying a fallen comrade, embodying the themes of courage, sacrifice, and camaraderie. The statue commemorates the 3,677 Alabama National Guardsmen of the 167th Infantry Regiment, who left Montgomery's Union Station on August 28, 1917, to join the 42nd Infantry Division, known as the "Rainbow Division" due to its diverse composition of soldiers from across the United States. The 167th Infantry played a crucial role in several major operations, including Champagne-Marne, Oise-Aisne, St. Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne, distinguishing themselves at the Battle of Croix Rouge Farm. The statue is a replica of the Croix Rouge Farm Memorial in Fère-en-Tardenois, France, which honors the soldiers who fought in the Battle of Croix Rouge Farm. The Montgomery statue was inaugurated on August 28, 2017, marking the centennial of the 167th Infantry Regiment's departure for France. The memorial serves as a lasting tribute to the Alabamians who served in the Rainbow Division and the sacrifices they made during World War I.
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