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In Memory of "The Boys Who Wore the Gray"

 
 
In Memory of "The Boys Who Wore the Gray" Marker image. Click for full size.
November 10, 2018
1. In Memory of "The Boys Who Wore the Gray" Marker
Inscription.
[Front]
The Confederate States of America
22 February 1862
Deo Vindice

In Memory of
"The Boys who
Wore the Gray"

1861 - 1865

[Left side]
Dedicated
May 10th 1924

[Right side]
This memorial
erected by
the people of
Durham County.

 
Erected 1924 by The People of Durham County.
 
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
 
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 35° 59.639′ N, 78° 53.937′ W. Marker was in Durham, North Carolina, in Durham County. It was in Downtown. Memorial was on East Main Street west of South Roxboro Street (Business U.S. 70), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 200 East Main Street, Durham NC 27701, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Dr. Bartlett Durham (a few steps from this marker); Malbourne A Angier
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(within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Roll of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to Those who Served in the World War (within shouting distance of this marker); N. C. Society of Engineers (within shouting distance of this marker); Empowering and Diverse Opportunities (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tobacco and E.J. Parrish (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Durham.
 
Also see . . .  Commemorative Landscapes of NC - photo of removed soldier. (Submitted on July 13, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
 
In Memory of "The Boys Who Wore the Gray" Marker image. Click for full size.
November 10, 2018
2. In Memory of "The Boys Who Wore the Gray" Marker
In Memory of "The Boys Who Wore the Gray" Marker image. Click for full size.
November 10, 2018
3. In Memory of "The Boys Who Wore the Gray" Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2018. This page has been viewed 472 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on November 19, 2022, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on November 12, 2018. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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