Walhalla in Oconee County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Oconee County Confederate Monument
[East Side]:
This monument is dedicated to the memory of the Confederate Soldiers by the women of Oconee County. These gallant soldiers gave their lives for the principle of states rights, for the protection of their homes, and in defence of their women and children. We, who knew them, testify that their courage was without a precedent, their fortitude without a parallel, their virtues of the highest, and that they knew no law of life but loyalty, truth and civic virtue, and to these principles their consecrated their lives and fortunes.
[North Side]:
On fame's eternal camping ground
Their silent tents are spread
While glory guards the solemn round of
The bivouac of the dead.
[West Side]:
Confederate Service
Six hundred thousand men
Federal Service
Two million, six hundred thousand men
[South Side]:
The land they struggled to save for us
Will not forget
Its warriors yet
Who sleep in so many a grave for us.
Erected by Women of Oconee County.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, US Civil.
Location. 34° 45.967′ N, 83° 4.354′ W. Marker is in Walhalla, South Carolina, in Oconee County. Marker is on West Main Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Walhalla SC 29691, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. War Between the States (a few steps from this marker); St. John’s Lutheran Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); John A. Wagener Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); The English School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gen. John A. Wagener (approx. ¼ mile away); Patriot's Hall: Oconee Veterans Museum (approx. ¼ mile away); Colonel R.T. Jaynes (approx. 0.3 miles away); Oconee County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Combat Infantrymen Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Silver Rose (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Walhalla.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,425 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on December 6, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.