Harrisonburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Confederate Monument
(North face):
Monument is erected by
the Ladies Memorial Association
in grateful remembrance of the
gallant Confederate Soldiers,
who lie here.
They died in defense of the rights
of the South,
in the war between the States,
from 1861 to 1865.
(West face):
In memory of men
who with their lives
vindicated the principles of
1776.
(South face):
of the Valley of the Shenandoah.
McDowell, Piedmont, Cross Keys,
Port Republic,
New Market, Cedar Creek,
Kernstown,
Harrisonburg, Winchester,
Harpers Ferry
(East face):
Southern Solider
Died for his Country.
Success is not Patriotism.
Defeat is not Rebellion.
Erected 1876 by Ladies Memorial Association.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 38° 26.87′ N, 78° 51.723′ W. Marker is in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Marker is on East Market Street (U.S. 33), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Harrisonburg VA 22801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Woodbine Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Woodbine Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Anthony Hockman House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lucy Frances Simms (approx. 0.3 miles away); McNeill’s Rangers (approx. 0.4 miles away); Edgar Amos Love (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Harrisonburg Downtown Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hardesty-Higgins House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrisonburg.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Harrisonburg and Rockingham County in the Civil War.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2009, by Robert H. Moore, II of Winchester, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,499 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 18, 2020. 6. submitted on February 26, 2009, by Robert H. Moore, II of Winchester, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.