Munford in Talladega County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
A.J. Buttram Monument
Photographed by Mark Hilton, January 26, 2020
1. A.J. Buttram Monument
Confederate Soldier
Killed Here Apr. 23, 1865
During Croxtons Raid
Erected 1914 by John Tyler Morgan Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy and Veterans and their Descendants.
Topics and series. This monument and memorial 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 date for this entry is April 23, 1865.
Location. 33° 31.819′ N, 85° 57.363′ W. Monument is in Munford, Alabama, in Talladega County. It is at the intersection of Jenifer Road and Campbell Road, on the right when traveling north on Jenifer Road. Touch for map. Monument is at or near this postal address: Jenifer Road, Munford AL 36268, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial monument is in East Alabama. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Battle of Munford (here, next to this marker); Freedom Riders (approx. 7.7 miles away); Civilian Conservation Corps (approx. 8.8 miles away); Managing Public Land (approx. 8.8 miles away); Won't You Be My Neighbor (approx. 8.9 miles away); Home Sweet Home (approx. 8.9 miles away); Native American Footsteps (approx. 8.9 miles away); Town of Hobson City, Alabama (approx. 9 miles away).
Also see . . .
1. Find-A-Grave memorial to Lieutenant Andrew Jackson “Jack” Buttram. (Submitted on January 26, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
2. The Disinterment of Lt. Buttram near marker. Youtube video from one month after photos were taken showing the disinterment of Lt. A.J. Buttram for later re-internment under the marker. (Submitted on November 12, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed by Mark Hilton, January 26, 2020
2. A.J. Buttram Monument
Photographed by Mark Hilton, January 26, 2020
3. Battle of Munford marker with the A.J. Buttram monument in background.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,573 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 26, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
