Bonham in Fannin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Fannin County Confederate Memorial
Photographed by James Hulse, September 27, 2023
1. Fannin County Confederate Memorial
Confederate soldiers
who sacrificed their lives
for a just cause,
this monument
is lovingly dedicated
by the
Daughters of the Confederacy,
aided by the
Confederate Veterans Association
of Fannin County.
Panel 2
1861
to
1865,
They fought for principle,
their homes,
and those they loved.
On fame's eternal camping ground
their silent tents are spread,
and glory guards, with solemn round,
the bivouac of the dead.
Panel 3
Total Enlistment Confederate Army,
800,000.
Total Enlistment U.S. Army,
2,778,804.
Federal Prisoners Captures by Confederates,
270,000.
Confederate Prisoners Captured by Federals,
220,000.
Co. E, 11th Tex. Cav.
Co. F, 11th Tex. Cav.
Panel 4
unrivaled in history
for bravery, gallantry,
daring and dash.
Erected 1905 by Daughters of the Confederacy, Confederate Veterans Association of Fannin County and E. Anderson.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 33° 34.664′
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Regionally, this memorial is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "The American Soldier" (a few steps from this marker); Spanish-American War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Fannin County Courthouses (within shouting distance of this marker); Showdown (within shouting distance of this marker); Fannin County (within shouting distance of this marker); Bonham From the Start (within shouting distance of this marker); End of the Line (within shouting distance of this marker); James Butler Bonham (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bonham.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 27, 2023
2. Fannin County Confederate Memorial - Panel 2
Photographed by James Hulse, September 27, 2023
3. Fannin County Confederate Memorial - Panel 3
Photographed by James Hulse, September 27, 2023
4. Fannin County Confederate Memorial - Panel 4
Photographed by James Hulse, September 27, 2023
5. The Fannin County Confederate Memorial
Photographed by James Hulse
6. The view of the Fannin County Confederate Memorial in the courthouse grounds
Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 392 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 11, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
