Hertford in Perquimans County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Our Soldiers
1861 - 1865
Photographed By Dave W, June 21, 2023
1. Our Soldiers Marker
"They fought for what they believed to be right and sealed their faith in blood."
(Supplemental Plaque #1)
Residents of Perquimans County unveiled this monument to the Confederate dead in 1912. The monument was established to honor the memory of local Confederate soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the Civil War. Due to the heavy Quaker influence in the County, many Perquimans residents opposed secession and other enlisted in the Union Army. Consequently, the Union victory in 1865 ended slavery and guaranteed a lasting freedom for millions of people.
(Supplemental Plaque #2)
Perquimans County is home to one of the few monuments in the nation honoring those African American soldiers who fought for the Union in the Civil War of 1861-1865. The monument, located nearby on the corner of Hyde Park and King Street, was erected in 1910 to honor the bravery of those local troops who fought for the cause of their freedom.
Erected 1912 by Perquimans Chapter U. D. C.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 36° 11.366′ N, 76° 27.93′ W. Marker is in Hertford, North Carolina, in Perquimans County. Memorial is on North Church Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Honoring Kilcocanen and the Yeopim Indians (a few steps from this marker); Betsy's Ride (within shouting distance of this marker); Perquimans County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Jim "Catfish" Hunter (within shouting distance of this marker); John Harvey (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Skinner (about 700 feet away); Edmundson-Fox Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); A Rare Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hertford.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. As described in Supplemental Plaque #2: A Rare Monument - “In Memory of the Colored Union Soldiers”,
Photographed By Dave W, June 21, 2023
2. Our Soldiers Marker
Right side when looking at front.
Photographed By Dave W, June 21, 2023
3. Our Soldiers Marker
Photographed By Dave W, June 21, 2023
4. Supplemental Plaque #1
Photographed By Dave W, June 21, 2023
5. Supplemental Plaque #2
Discussed one of the few monuments nearby that honors African American Soldiers who fought for the Union in the Civil War. Click on the related marker link above to see that marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 22, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
