Fort Payne in DeKalb County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Confederate Monument
Photographed By Tom Bosse, November 25, 2016
1. Confederate Monument
1861 1865
To the Confederate Soldiers.
Some of whom sacrificed all, and all of whom sacrificed much.
(left side)
On fame's eternal camping ground their silent tents are spread, and glory guards with solemn round, the bivouac of the dead.
(right side)
Their names are borne on honor's shield; Their record is with God.
(rear)
Tell it as you may,
it never can be told,
sing it as you will,
it never can be sung -
The story of the glory
of the men who wore the gray.
Erected 1913 by Sons and Daughters of Confederate Soldiers.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 34° 26.642′ N, 85° 43.175′ W. Marker is in Fort Payne, Alabama, in DeKalb County. Memorial is at the intersection of Gault Avenue North (U.S. 11) and 5th Street (Alabama Route 35), on the right when traveling north on Gault Avenue North. Memorial is located in City Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Payne AL 35967, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Boom Town Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Payne’s Fort (within shouting distance of this
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Regarding Confederate Monument. A figure of a Confederate Civil War soldier, dressed in military uniform that includes a brimmed hat and a bedroll slung over his proper left shoulder, stands holding the barrel of a rifle with both hands. The butt of the rifle rests in front of his feet. The figure is placed atop a tall, shaft-like, multitiered base that is set within a small garden area. Source: Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum.
The monument was originally located in the center of town and was moved to its present location at a later time.
Photographed By Tom Bosse, November 25, 2016
2. Confederate Monument (front)
To the Confederate Soldiers.
Some of whom sacrificed all, and all of whom sacrificed much.
Photographed By Tom Bosse, November 25, 2016
3. Confederate Monument (left side)
On fame's eternal camping ground their silent tents are spread, and glory guards with solemn round the bivouac of the dead.
Photographed By Tom Bosse, November 25, 2016
4. Confederate Monument (right side)
Their names are borne on honor's shield;
Their record is with God.
Photographed By Tom Bosse, November 25, 2016
5. Confederate Monument (back)
Erected by the sons and daughters of Confederate soldiers July 1913
Tell is as you may,
It never can be told;
Sing it as you will,
It never can be sung -
The story of the glory
of the men who wore the gray.
Photographed By Tom Bosse, November 25, 2016
6. Confederate Monument
Photographed By Tom Bosse, November 25, 2016
7. Confederate Memorial
Photographed By Tom Bosse, November 25, 2016
8. Confederate Memorial
Photographed By Tom Bosse, November 25, 2016
9. Confederate Memorial
Photographed By Tom Bosse, November 25, 2016
10. Confederate Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,381 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 10, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 14, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 5. submitted on April 2, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on December 10, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
