Jacksonville in Calhoun County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Pelham

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 17, 2004

1. Pelham Monument

Inscription.
Front: Maj. John Pelham
born in
Alexandria, Alabama
killed at the battle of Kelly's Ford
March 17, 1863
Front base:
Pelham
North side:
Erected by the General John H. Forney Chapter U.D.C.
Jacksonville, Alabama 1905.

East side:
How shall we rank thee upon glory's page than more than soldier

Erected 1905 by General John H. Forney Chapter United Daughters of the.Confederacy.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1898.

Location. 33° 48.41′ N, 85° 45.595′ W. Marker is in Jacksonville, Alabama, in Calhoun County. Marker is at the intersection of Church Ave SE and James St SE, on the right when traveling north on Church Ave SE. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jacksonville AL 36265, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Maj. John Pelham (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Beauregard's Headquarters (about 500 feet away); Intendants and Mayors of Jacksonville (approx. 0.4 miles away); General Leonidas Polk C.S.A.

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Saint Luke's Episcopal Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); John Tyler Morgan (approx. half a mile away); Site of Indian Trading Post (approx. half a mile away); Jacksonville (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jacksonville.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Pelham's career through HMDb entries.

Detail of the statue of the Pelham Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 17, 2004

2. Detail of the statue of the Pelham Monument

Note the damage to the hat and face as collectors have broken off pieces of the statue.

John Pelham headstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 17, 2004

3. John Pelham headstone

Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2009, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,750 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 24, 2009, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.