Washington in Rappahannock County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Confederate Monument

April 17, 2021

1. Confederate Monument

Inscription. This monument is erected through efforts of the local chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and other notaries of Southern Chivalry, a tribute of honor and affectionate regard for the unwavering patriotism, faultless valor, and dauntless courage of the heroic men from Rappahannock County who so faithfully served their cause and country in the War Between the States.

Erected 1900 by United Daughters of the Confederacy.

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.

Location. 38° 42.715′ N, 78° 9.562′ W. Marker is in Washington, Virginia, in Rappahannock County. Memorial is on Gay Street just south of Piedmont Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 274 Gay St, Washington VA 22747, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Honored In Their Generation (a few steps from this marker); The Town of Washington, Virginia (within shouting distance of this marker); Kitty Payne (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Stone Marker (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Maples

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Washington, Virginia (approx. ¼ mile away); Washington Graded School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ellerslie (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

April 17, 2021

2. Confederate Monument

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