Humboldt in Gibson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Humboldt Confederate Monument
Photographed By Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022
1. Humboldt Confederate Monument
Erected by
Nathan Bedford
Forrest
Chapter No. 926
U.D.C.
In memory of
our Southern heroes
of Gibson Co. Tenn.
Erected by Nathan Bedford Forrest Chapter, 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. 35° 49.349′ N, 88° 54.429′ W. Marker is in Humboldt, Tennessee, in Gibson County. Memorial is on Eastend Drive (U.S. 70A/79) south of East Mitchell Street (Tennessee Route 152), on the left when traveling south. Marker is in Bailey Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Eastend Dr, Humboldt TN 38343, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fighting For Humboldt (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bonds House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dodson House (approx. 0.4 miles away); 1414 Main Street (approx. 0.6 miles away); Samuel Cole Williams (approx. 0.6 miles away); 1408 Main Street (approx. 0.6 miles away); 1404-1406 Main Street (approx. 0.6 miles away); 1401 Main Street (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Humboldt.
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Regarding Humboldt Confederate Monument. A Change.org petition in 2015 to remove the monument failed after gaining 110 supporters.
Photographed By Tracy Marsteller, March 20, 2022
2. Humboldt Confederate Monument
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