Lancaster in Lancaster County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Lancaster County Confederate Monument
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
1. Lancaster County Confederate Monument Marker
East Side
Worthy, the Confederate soldier to be hallowed and held in tender remembrance
Worthy, the fadeless fame which Lancaster's soldiers won in defending the honor of the South, the rights of the States, the liberties of the people, the sentiments of the South, the principles of the Union, as they were handed down to them by the fathers of our common country.
[North Side]
No cause nobler champions
No people bolder defenders
No principle truer martyrs.
[West Side]
Erected by the women of Lancaster County A.D. 1909
under the auspices of the Lancaster Chapter U.D.C.
[South Side]
he will measure praise and blame;
and the South will stand the verdict
and will stand it without shame."
Erected 1909 by Lancaster Chapter-United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 34°
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Regionally, this marker and monument is in the Midlands and in the Olde English District. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, 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 Courthouse Lancaster County / John Simpson (a few steps from this marker); Lancaster County Wall of Fame (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas H Davis (within shouting distance of this marker); Lancaster County Law Enforcement Officers Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Leroy Springs House (about 700 feet away); The Jail / Robert Mills (about 800 feet away); The Springs Block (approx. 0.2 miles away); Franklin Academy / Oldest Continuous Public School Site in Lancaster County (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lancaster.
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
2. Lancaster County Confederate Monument Marker
North Side
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
3. Lancaster County Confederate Monument Marker
West Side
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
4. Lancaster County Confederate Monument Marker
South Side
Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, October 28, 2009
5. Lancaster County Confederate Monument Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 3,439 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 30, 2009, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
