Statue du Volontaire de l'an II

The Volunteer of 1792 statue, built in 1899 by the sculptor Paul-Francois Choppin, was commissioned to honor the first volunteers from the district of Remiremont. One of its creators was General Humbert, a native of Saint-Nabord, who was appointed Brigadier General on 9 April 1794 at the age of 26. The statue stands at the intersection of rue Charles-de-Gaulle and rue de la Xavée in Remiremont. The statue and its base have been listed as historical monuments since 1996. The base bears the inscriptions 'A volunteer of 1792' and 'State gift 1899'. The statue and its history have been recognized in various ways. A personalized stamp was issued in 2009 by the town hall of Remiremont, featuring the statue. A stamp honoring the Volunteer was also issued in 1995 by La Poste. The cultural center of Remiremont has been named ‘Espace Le Volontaire'.

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