The Tuggle memorial is a matched pair of 28-foot granite monuments erected to honor a local couple. The wills of Jonathan and Polly Tuggle specified that $10,000 of their estate be used for the statuary located in Packard Cemetery. The Tuggle's had moved to Clinton County from Kentucky in 1881. The North monument was erected on Sept. 15th, 1887 by the W.G. Sloan Co. The mounment was quarried in Barre, Vermont [Rock-of-Ages Co.], then shipped by rail to Cameron, and hauled to the cemetery in a log wagon pulled by a steam engine. The graves of W.G. Sloan and family are located directly North of the Tuggle monument.
The North female figure wears a Roman Stola and Palla garments, with the left arm resting on an anchor. This is an Anchored cross indicating HOPE and is the primary symbol of the statue. The reference comes from the New Testament, Hebrews 6:19 : "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." [NIV]. The statue gazes skyward; the right arm is raised pointing the symbolic pathway to heaven. The statue's index finger is missing, typical of the effects of vandalism or storm damage to such statuary. Of further note, the statue is depicted with loosened hair which in Roman society was appropriate for a funeral. Hairstyles in classic times were worn to mark rites of passage and are used symbolically in cemetery statuary.
A single five-pointed-star affixed to a diadem [headband], is on the top of the forehead, and represents the immortal soul.
The five-fold-circle on the vertical face of each side of the pedestal, represents unification of the four seasons and/or the four directions all joined by a fifth element which binds the entirety.
The South statue adjacent to Mrs. Tuggle's grave with it's hand held over the heart symbolizes FAITH. Faith and hope are two of the seven Christian Vitures.
Such statuary was most commonly used in the Victorian era and believed to be popularized by the Statue of Liberty's dedication in 1886, of which the TUGGLE memorial is reminiscent.
REFERENCE INFORMATION :
Moument orders Vol. 4 [1885 – 1892]
Assigned to W.G. Sloan Co. Entry #53-2788 [page 53]
"Delivered at: Packard Cem., Cameron, Clinton Co., MO., Sept 15, 1887 - One Gray Barry Vermont Granite Monument as per Joe Rajeaus Design No380: Figure 7.8x2.0x2.0} 4.000 #; Plin 2.5x2.5x3.0} 2.500 #; Plin 3.10x3.10x1.8 3.000 #; Cap 4.10x4.10x1.2} 3.500 #; Plin 4.0x4.0x0.9} 1.800 #; Die 4.0x4.0x5.6} 10.000 #; 1st Base 5.0x5.0x2.1} 7.600 #; 2nd Base 6.4x6.4x1.4} 8.000 #; GB 8.0x8.0x1.5} 16.000 #; total #'s 56.400; also one Granite marker 7.0x2.8x1.6 oval top & polished ( $5,000) with the following Inscription: Jonathan Tuggle ~ Born Jan 20, 1820 - Died Sept 9, 1886; also: Granite curling 1.0 high 8 in thick for the 40ft front of lot with entrance posts and steps all to set on suitable foundations of rock laid in cement. Ordered by: C.E. Packard & L.E. Burr "
The North female figure wears a Roman Stola and Palla garments, with the left arm resting on an anchor. This is an Anchored cross indicating HOPE and is the primary symbol of the statue. The reference comes from the New Testament, Hebrews 6:19 : "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." [NIV]. The statue gazes skyward; the right arm is raised pointing the symbolic pathway to heaven. The statue's index finger is missing, typical of the effects of vandalism or storm damage to such statuary. Of further note, the statue is depicted with loosened hair which in Roman society was appropriate for a funeral. Hairstyles in classic times were worn to mark rites of passage and are used symbolically in cemetery statuary.
A single five-pointed-star affixed to a diadem [headband], is on the top of the forehead, and represents the immortal soul.
The five-fold-circle on the vertical face of each side of the pedestal, represents unification of the four seasons and/or the four directions all joined by a fifth element which binds the entirety.
The South statue adjacent to Mrs. Tuggle's grave with it's hand held over the heart symbolizes FAITH. Faith and hope are two of the seven Christian Vitures.
Such statuary was most commonly used in the Victorian era and believed to be popularized by the Statue of Liberty's dedication in 1886, of which the TUGGLE memorial is reminiscent.
REFERENCE INFORMATION :
Moument orders Vol. 4 [1885 – 1892]
Assigned to W.G. Sloan Co. Entry #53-2788 [page 53]
"Delivered at: Packard Cem., Cameron, Clinton Co., MO., Sept 15, 1887 - One Gray Barry Vermont Granite Monument as per Joe Rajeaus Design No380: Figure 7.8x2.0x2.0} 4.000 #; Plin 2.5x2.5x3.0} 2.500 #; Plin 3.10x3.10x1.8 3.000 #; Cap 4.10x4.10x1.2} 3.500 #; Plin 4.0x4.0x0.9} 1.800 #; Die 4.0x4.0x5.6} 10.000 #; 1st Base 5.0x5.0x2.1} 7.600 #; 2nd Base 6.4x6.4x1.4} 8.000 #; GB 8.0x8.0x1.5} 16.000 #; total #'s 56.400; also one Granite marker 7.0x2.8x1.6 oval top & polished ( $5,000) with the following Inscription: Jonathan Tuggle ~ Born Jan 20, 1820 - Died Sept 9, 1886; also: Granite curling 1.0 high 8 in thick for the 40ft front of lot with entrance posts and steps all to set on suitable foundations of rock laid in cement. Ordered by: C.E. Packard & L.E. Burr "
The Tuggle memorial is a matched pair of 28-foot granite monuments erected to honor a local couple. The wills of Jonathan and Polly Tuggle specified that $10,000 of their estate be used for the statuary located in Packard Cemetery. The Tuggle's had moved to Clinton County from Kentucky in 1881. The North monument was erected on Sept. 15th, 1887 by the W.G. Sloan Co. The mounment was quarried in Barre, Vermont [Rock-of-Ages Co.], then shipped by rail to Cameron, and hauled to the cemetery in a log wagon pulled by a steam engine. The graves of W.G. Sloan and family are located directly North of the Tuggle monument.
The North female figure wears a Roman Stola and Palla garments, with the left arm resting on an anchor. This is an Anchored cross indicating HOPE and is the primary symbol of the statue. The reference comes from the New Testament, Hebrews 6:19 : "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." [NIV]. The statue gazes skyward; the right arm is raised pointing the symbolic pathway to heaven. The statue's index finger is missing, typical of the effects of vandalism or storm damage to such statuary. Of further note, the statue is depicted with loosened hair which in Roman society was appropriate for a funeral. Hairstyles in classic times were worn to mark rites of passage and are used symbolically in cemetery statuary.
A single five-pointed-star affixed to a diadem [headband], is on the top of the forehead, and represents the immortal soul.
The five-fold-circle on the vertical face of each side of the pedestal, represents unification of the four seasons and/or the four directions all joined by a fifth element which binds the entirety.
The South statue adjacent to Mrs. Tuggle's grave with it's hand held over the heart symbolizes FAITH. Faith and hope are two of the seven Christian Vitures.
Such statuary was most commonly used in the Victorian era and believed to be popularized by the Statue of Liberty's dedication in 1886, of which the TUGGLE memorial is reminiscent.
REFERENCE INFORMATION :
Moument orders Vol. 4 [1885 – 1892]
Assigned to W.G. Sloan Co. Entry #53-2788 [page 53]
"Delivered at: Packard Cem., Cameron, Clinton Co., MO., Sept 15, 1887 - One Gray Barry Vermont Granite Monument as per Joe Rajeaus Design No380: Figure 7.8x2.0x2.0} 4.000 #; Plin 2.5x2.5x3.0} 2.500 #; Plin 3.10x3.10x1.8 3.000 #; Cap 4.10x4.10x1.2} 3.500 #; Plin 4.0x4.0x0.9} 1.800 #; Die 4.0x4.0x5.6} 10.000 #; 1st Base 5.0x5.0x2.1} 7.600 #; 2nd Base 6.4x6.4x1.4} 8.000 #; GB 8.0x8.0x1.5} 16.000 #; total #'s 56.400; also one Granite marker 7.0x2.8x1.6 oval top & polished ( $5,000) with the following Inscription: Jonathan Tuggle ~ Born Jan 20, 1820 - Died Sept 9, 1886; also: Granite curling 1.0 high 8 in thick for the 40ft front of lot with entrance posts and steps all to set on suitable foundations of rock laid in cement. Ordered by: C.E. Packard & L.E. Burr "
The North female figure wears a Roman Stola and Palla garments, with the left arm resting on an anchor. This is an Anchored cross indicating HOPE and is the primary symbol of the statue. The reference comes from the New Testament, Hebrews 6:19 : "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." [NIV]. The statue gazes skyward; the right arm is raised pointing the symbolic pathway to heaven. The statue's index finger is missing, typical of the effects of vandalism or storm damage to such statuary. Of further note, the statue is depicted with loosened hair which in Roman society was appropriate for a funeral. Hairstyles in classic times were worn to mark rites of passage and are used symbolically in cemetery statuary.
A single five-pointed-star affixed to a diadem [headband], is on the top of the forehead, and represents the immortal soul.
The five-fold-circle on the vertical face of each side of the pedestal, represents unification of the four seasons and/or the four directions all joined by a fifth element which binds the entirety.
The South statue adjacent to Mrs. Tuggle's grave with it's hand held over the heart symbolizes FAITH. Faith and hope are two of the seven Christian Vitures.
Such statuary was most commonly used in the Victorian era and believed to be popularized by the Statue of Liberty's dedication in 1886, of which the TUGGLE memorial is reminiscent.
REFERENCE INFORMATION :
Moument orders Vol. 4 [1885 – 1892]
Assigned to W.G. Sloan Co. Entry #53-2788 [page 53]
"Delivered at: Packard Cem., Cameron, Clinton Co., MO., Sept 15, 1887 - One Gray Barry Vermont Granite Monument as per Joe Rajeaus Design No380: Figure 7.8x2.0x2.0} 4.000 #; Plin 2.5x2.5x3.0} 2.500 #; Plin 3.10x3.10x1.8 3.000 #; Cap 4.10x4.10x1.2} 3.500 #; Plin 4.0x4.0x0.9} 1.800 #; Die 4.0x4.0x5.6} 10.000 #; 1st Base 5.0x5.0x2.1} 7.600 #; 2nd Base 6.4x6.4x1.4} 8.000 #; GB 8.0x8.0x1.5} 16.000 #; total #'s 56.400; also one Granite marker 7.0x2.8x1.6 oval top & polished ( $5,000) with the following Inscription: Jonathan Tuggle ~ Born Jan 20, 1820 - Died Sept 9, 1886; also: Granite curling 1.0 high 8 in thick for the 40ft front of lot with entrance posts and steps all to set on suitable foundations of rock laid in cement. Ordered by: C.E. Packard & L.E. Burr "
