Bentonville in Benton County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Confederate Memorial
Confederate
Side 1
To the Southern Soldiers
Side 2
Their names are borne on honor's shield.
Their record is with God.
Side 3
They fought for home and fatherland.
Side 4
1861 - 1865
Metal Plaque added later
1841-1913
Soldier and Statesman
Beloved of Arkansas
2nd Lieutenant
Co. E. 16th Ark. Infantry, C.S.A.
Legislator-Jurist
Governor of Arkansas
United States Senator.
He performed every duty
with an eye
single to the public welfare
and his own unblemished honor.
This tablet is placed here
by the James H. Berry Chapter
United Daughters of the Confederacy
The Pat Cleburne Camp
Sons of Confederate Veterans
and other Friends
In loving rememberance
and appreciation
of his noble life and character.
Erected 1908 by A.J. Bates and the James H. Berry Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Sons of Confederate Veterans/United Confederate Veterans , and the United Daughters of the Confederacy series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 36° 22.355′ N, 94° 12.514′ W. Marker was in Bentonville, Arkansas, in Benton County. Marker was at the intersection of West Central Avenue and North Main Street, on the left when traveling east on West Central Avenue. Memorial is in the middle of the town square for Bentonville. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Bentonville AR 72712, 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. Bentonville's Early History (a few steps from this marker); Walton's 5 &10 (within shouting distance of this marker); Terry Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Roy's Office Supply (within shouting distance of this marker); Peoples Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Bentonville (within shouting distance of this marker); Benton County First Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); Benton County Hardware (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bentonville.
Also see . . . Bentonville. The official link to Bentonville's Visitor's Bureau (Submitted on July 29, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)
Additional commentary.
1. Memorial removed.
On September 2, 2020, after years of controversy over confederate monuments nationwide, this Confederate Memorial was removed from the Bentonville town square.
— Submitted April 11, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. This page has been viewed 1,996 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 29, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.