Palatka in Putnam County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Putnam County Confederate Memorial

Photographed By James R. Murray, October 17, 2014

1. Putnam County Confederate Memorial (front)

Inscription.
(front) "1861-Our Confederate heroes-1865"

Although the flag they died to save
floats not over any land or sea
throughout eternal years shall wave
the banner of their chivalry. (right) The principles
for which they fought
will live eternally (rear) Erected A.D. 1924
by
Patton Anderson
Chapter
United Daughters
of the
Confederacy
with the assistance of
William Ivers, C.S.A. and
other friends as a memorial
to the heroism, fortitude
and glory of the men who
wore the gray in the Sixties.
With the hope that their
love of country, devotion to
principle, and fidelity to
the cause they believed was
right, may be an inspiration
to people of every age. (left) Nor shall your glory
be forgot
while fame her
record keeps

Erected 1924 by Patton Anderson Chapter, UDC.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list.

Location. 29° 38.83′ N, 81° 37.967′ W.

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Marker is in Palatka, Florida, in Putnam County. Memorial is at the intersection of St Johns Avenue and North 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on St Johns Avenue. The memorial is on the grounds of the Putnam County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 410 St Johns Ave, Palatka FL 32177, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Putnam County WW II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Putnam County WW I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Putnam County Persian Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm) Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Putnam County Korean War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Putnam County Viet Nam Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel James (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Putnam House Famous Hotel (about 800 feet away); Fort Shannon (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palatka.

More about this memorial. On August 25, 2020, the Putnam County Commissioners voted 4–1 to move the memorial to a location not yet determined (https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/2020/08/26/decision-made-putnam-countys-confederate-monument/3411902001/).

Putnam County Confederate Memorial (rear) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James R. Murray, October 17, 2014

2. Putnam County Confederate Memorial (rear)

Putnam County Confederate Memorial (left) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James R. Murray, October 17, 2014

3. Putnam County Confederate Memorial (left)

Putnam County Confederate Memorial (right) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James R. Murray, October 17, 2014

4. Putnam County Confederate Memorial (right)

Photographed By James R. Murray, October 17, 2014

5. Putnam County Confederate Memorial (rear)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2014. This page has been viewed 1,139 times since then and 58 times this year. Last updated on August 27, 2020, by Daniel Eisenberg of Boca Raton, Florida. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 19, 2014, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.