Charlotte center city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Mecklenburg County Confederate Monument
Erected by the women of Charlotte 1887
[Left side] We honor them and remember them
[Right side] and the unknown who rest here
[Back side] 1861 - 1865
Erected 1887 by Ladies Memorial Association.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 35° 14.121′ N, 80° 50.8′ W. Marker is in Charlotte, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County. It is in Charlotte center city. Memorial can be reached from West 6th Street, 0.2 miles west of North Graham Street, on the right when traveling west. Monument is in the Confederate section of Elmwood Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 W 6th St, Charlotte NC 28202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Charlotte Confederate Cemetery (here, next to this marker); North Carolina Military Institute / Gen. D.H. Hill School (a few steps from this marker); Confederate Navy Yard Charlotte (a few steps from this marker); Mecklenburg Beauregards (a few steps from this marker); Union Farmers (a few steps from this marker); Ranaleburg Riflemen (a few steps from this marker); Mecklenburg County Confederate Soldiers Monument (a few steps from this marker); The Charlotte Grays (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte.
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