Homer in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Claiborne Parish Confederate Monument
Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 30, 2019
1. Claiborne Parish Confederate Monument (front)
Front
the memory of
our soldiers
of the
Confederate
States Army
1861-1865.
Reverse
veterans
with memories shrined in votive
stone
we have remembered
them
Erected 1940 by the Sons of the Confederate Veterans.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant day of the year for for this entry is May 31.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 32° 47.485′ N, 93° 3.314′ W. Marker was in Homer, Louisiana, in Claiborne Parish. Marker was at the intersection of West Main Street (U.S. 79) and South Main Street, on the left when traveling south on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 514 N Main St, Homer LA 71040, 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Parish Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Claiborne Parish War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Claiborne Parish Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); T. H. Harris (approx. 5.3 miles away); Arizona Academy Site (approx. 5.7 miles away); St. John Colored School (approx. 6 miles away); Russellville (approx. 7.3 miles away); Sheriff Pat Garrett (approx. 7.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Homer.
More about this monument. The Sons of the Confederate Veterans removed the monument because of potential threats against the monument according to the North East Brigade Commander for the Sons Of The Confederate Veterans, which owns the monument. Its current and future locations are unknown for now.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 30, 2019
2. Claiborne Parish Confederate Monument (reverse)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 30, 2019
3. Claiborne Parish Confederate Monument at Courthouse.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 216 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 22, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
