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Harvey, the Civil War Dog Hero
Public Square, Cleveland May 10, 2025
There is a new addition to Cleveland's Public Square just SW of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. It's a statue of a heroic dog from the Civil War named Harvey.
Statue of Harvey the Dog on Public Square
Harvey was a Bull Terrier that traveled with the 104th Ohio Volunteer Infantry-known as the Barking Dog Regiment because they had several dogs attached. Harvey became part of the unit in 1862 when his owner, Daniel M. Stearns of Wellsville, Ohio, joined the regiment.
Both Stearns and Harvey had had previous military experience with the Pennsylvania Reserve. In November 1862 Stearns was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant, and he proudly fitted Harvey with a special collar with a nameplate that read, "I am Lieutenant D.M. Stearn's dog, whose dog are you?" Following the war, Harvey became an emotional support animal for Stearns, who struggled with undiagnosed PTSD.
"Harvey was so loved by the men in his regiment that they commissioned an oil painting of him and wore commemorative buttons with his likeness," said Greg Palumbo, Executive Director of the Soldiers' & Sailors' Monument.
"We're excited to share Harvey's story with future generations who visit the Monument and Public Square." We spoke with Greg and Ted who chairs the Commission at the 3rd annual Veterans Mental Health event on Cleveland's Public Square on May 10, 2025.
The area, called Harvey's Garden, is a spot for pet owners who live downtown to walk their dogs. After the dedication, everyone wanted to pose with Harvey.
CityDogs rep and Chris Ronayne
Watch a video of the dedication and remarks about Harvey.
Ted and Greg also shared information about the remarkable Soldiers and Sailors Monument. The Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument commemorates the American Civil War and consists of a 125' column surrounded at its base by a Memorial Room and esplanade. The column, topped with a statue of the Goddess of Freedom, defended by the Shield of Liberty, signifies the essence of the Nation for which Cuyahoga County veterans were willing to and did give their lives. Four bronze groupings on the esplanade depict, in battle scenes, the Navy, Artillery, Infantry and Cavalry.
Inside the Memorial Room are four bronze relief sculptures: Women's Soldiers' and Sailors' Aid Society, Beginning of the War in Ohio, Emancipation of the Slaves and End of the War at City Point, Va., as well as busts of Gen. James Barnett and Architect/ Sculptor Levi T. Scofield, together with 6 officers, who were either killed in action, or died of disease or their wounds.
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