Raleigh in Wake County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

To Our Confederate Dead

Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, March 7, 2011

1. To Our Confederate Dead Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

West side of the marker reads: First at Bethel
Last at Appomattox
1861 - 1865

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 35° 46.825′ N, 78° 38.397′ W. Marker was in Raleigh, North Carolina, in Wake County. Marker was at the intersection of Salisbury Street and Hillsborough Street, on the left when traveling south on Salisbury Street. The marker is on the grounds of the NC State Capitol. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Raleigh NC 27601, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. 32 Pounder Naval Cannon (here, next to this marker); Samuel A'Court Ashe, LL. D. (within shouting distance of this marker); Olivia Raney Library (within

Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, March 7, 2011

2. To Our Confederate Dead Marker

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shouting distance of this marker); Worth Bagley (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Lawson Wyatt (within shouting distance of this marker); 81st or Wildcat Division (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); North Carolina Veterans' Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Raleigh.

Cannons sit on both sides of the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, March 7, 2011

3. Cannons sit on both sides of the marker

NC State Capitol image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, March 7, 2011

4. NC State Capitol

Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2011, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 666 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on January 19, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 8, 2011, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.