Batesville in Independence County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Batesville Confederate Monument

Photographed By Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023

1. Batesville Confederate Monument Marker, Side One

Inscription. [North face]
In memory of
the sons of Independence County
who served in the
Confederate army,
their mothers, wives, sisters and daughters
who, with patriotic devotion
remained steadfast to their cause,
during the war period.
1861 – 1865
[East face] (list of 10 cavalry companies from Independence County)

[West face] (list of 13 infantry companies from Independence County)

[South face]
Erected by
Sidney Johnston Camp, No. 863,
United Confederate Veterans,
Sidney Johnston Chapter, No. 135,
United Daughters of the Confederacy,
and many friends,
1907.

Erected 1907 by Sidney Johnston Camp 863, United Confederate Veterans • Sidney Johnston Chapter 135, 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 Sons of Confederate Veterans/United Confederate Veterans, and the United Daughters of the Confederacy series lists.

Location. 35° 46.228′ N, 91° 39.192′ W. Marker is in Batesville, Arkansas, in Independence County. Memorial is at the

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intersection of East Main Street and Broad Street, on the left when traveling west on East Main Street. Located at northeast corner of Independence County Courthouse lawn. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 192 E Main St, Batesville AR 72501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Independence Bell (here, next to this marker); Independence County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Independence County First County Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Arkansas Methodist Conference (within shouting distance of this marker); Wade Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hail Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Barnett Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Case Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Batesville.

Also see . . . National Register of Historic Places nomination (PDF). (Submitted on April 26, 2023.)

Batesville Confederate Monument Marker, Side Two image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023

2. Batesville Confederate Monument Marker, Side Two

Batesville Confederate Monument, Side Three image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023

3. Batesville Confederate Monument, Side Three

National Register of Historic Places Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tracy Marsteller, April 22, 2023

4. National Register of Historic Places Plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2023. This page has been viewed 352 times since then and 256 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 26, 2023.