Manning in Clarendon County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Clarendon County Confederate Monument
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 2009
1. Clarendon County Confederate Monument Marker
SIRIS Entry: SC000212 •
Confederate Monument, (sculpture). • Artist: Unknown, sculptor. • Title: Confederate Monument, (sculpture). • Dates: Dedicated July 14, 1914. • Medium: Sculpture: Italian marble; Base: Winnsboro granite. • Dimensions: Sculpture: approx. 25 ft. x 3 ft. 9 in. x 3 ft. 9 in.; Base: approx. 2 ft. 6 in. x 9 ft. x 9 ft. 1 in. • Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Inventory of American Sculpture
Confederate Monument, (sculpture). • Artist: Unknown, sculptor. • Title: Confederate Monument, (sculpture). • Dates: Dedicated July 14, 1914. • Medium: Sculpture: Italian marble; Base: Winnsboro granite. • Dimensions: Sculpture: approx. 25 ft. x 3 ft. 9 in. x 3 ft. 9 in.; Base: approx. 2 ft. 6 in. x 9 ft. x 9 ft. 1 in. • Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Inventory of American Sculpture
Erected
to the
soldiers
from Clarendon
County
Who served in The War
for Southern
Independence.
Charleston - 1861
Appomattox - 1865.
(East face)
Hope, like the eastern sun,
rose bright in the heart of
the southerner for home
government and the Confed-
erate States of America.
Overwhelming in numbers and
with resources inexhaustable,
he fought with patriotism
undaunted, and love
of country unexcelled in
history. Unawed by fear of
defeat, he defended the
sacredness of home and the
sovereignty of his state.
(South face)
Not to disrupt a righteous
union or a true true republic did
the Confederate soldier take up
arms, but to defend cherished
principles of civil rights did
he leave his all to do battle
unto death. Though overpowered
by force he was unbroken in spirit;
Offering life as a crowning
sacrifice he faced the fate of war;
Unconquered in defeat; Undismayed
in divine faith, undiscouraged
in hope for the future;
Untiring in rebuilding.
(West face)
In 1914 when this memorial is
erected to the Confederate
soldiers; When the sun of life
of
this page online
in the western horizon;
As we view their patriotism
through half a century past;
Of the time stage of their
deeds recedes, their lustre
brightens. Generations
unborn will proudly claim
their ancestry.
Many answered the last roll
call in battle: Others have
answered since; The remaining few
must soon answer. Their memory lives!
Peace! Reverence! Union!
Erected 1914.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 33° 41.695′ N, 80° 12.679′ W. Marker is in Manning, South Carolina, in Clarendon County. Marker is on West Boyce Street (State Highway 261), on the left when traveling west. Located between Brooks Street (US 301) and South Mill Street (State Road 260), County Courthouse north lawn. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manning SC 29102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Clarendon County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Clarendon County / Manning (within shouting distance of this marker); Murray's Ferry - Santee River (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Swamp Fox (about 500 feet away); Swamp Fox at Ox Swamp
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 11, 2009
2. Confederate Monument north face
Regarding Clarendon County Confederate Monument. The monument was placed as the result of a popular movement headed by J. H. Lesesne, the son of a Confederate officer.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 11, 2009
3. Confederate Monument east face
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 11, 2009
4. Clarendon County Confederate Monument south face
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 11, 2009
5. Confederate Monument west face
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 11, 2009
6. Confederate Monument at the Clarendon County Courthouse
Uniformed Confederate soldier stands at ease atop a pedestal. He holds the muzzle of his rifle in both hands. The pedestal stands atop a square base with inscriptions and the "CSA" emblem. This base stands on a three-tiered base.
7. Clarendon County Confederate Monument Marker
Maj. Henry Hilton Lesesne C.S.A. (04/11/1840-04/29/1891)
Sheriff of Clarendon County from 1878 - 1891
Buried at Jordan Methodist Church, Jordan, SC
CFA 1861 - 1865
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,919 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 28, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 7. submitted on February 4, 2013, by John Henry Newman of Ware Shoals, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
