Monroe in Walton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Walton County Civil War Memorial
[west face]
camping ground,
their silent tents
are spread,
and glory guards,
with solemn round,
the bivouac of the dead.”
Comrades
To Our
Confederate
Dead
[east face]
who sink to rest,
by all their country’s
wishes blest.”
Erected 1907 by Ladies Memorial Association; Surviving Confederate Veterans.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 33° 47.678′ N, 83° 42.77′ W. Marker is in Monroe, Georgia, in Walton County. Memorial is on South Broad Street (Georgia Route 11) just south of East Spring Street (Georgia Route 10), on the left when traveling south. Memorial is located near the northwest corner of the old Walton County Courthouse grounds, facing South Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monroe GA 30655, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Walton County (a few steps from this marker); Walton County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); In Honor of All American Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); Downtown Pocket Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battle of Jack's Creek (about 400 feet away); Walton County Persian Gulf Monument (about 400 feet away); James Monroe (about 500 feet away); Seven Governors Have Lived In Walton County (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.
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