North Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Sons of Charleston Confederate Monument
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 4, 2009
1. Sons of Charleston Confederate Monument Marker
Smithsonian AmericanArt Museum Control Number IAS 76007189
Inventory of American Sculpture :
Artist: Miller, Ferdinand von, II, 1842-1929, sculptor.
Holmes, James G., designer.
Heath & Roberts, founder.
Title: Confederate Memorial, (sculpture).
Other Titles: Monument to Confederate Soldiers, (sculpture).
Medium: Sculpture: bronze; Base: granite.
Dimensions: Sculpture: approx. 8 x 5 x 4 ft.; Base: approx. 18 x 12 x 12 ft.
(North face)of the sons of Charleston
who
fell around her walls;
who
sleep on many battlefields
in
Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania,
Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia,
Louisiana, Mississippi, and
North Carolina
and who
lie in distant graves around
their Northern prisons.
— —
These died for their State
(Rectangular plaque:)
Testimonial of Ladies Memorial Association
to its founder and first president
Mary Amarinthia
Snowden,
Died
23rd
Feb.
1898.
We chant no requiem where she's sleeping nor cry "Alas!"
with sorrow's breath, we send our triumph song to heaven,
and this its music - faithful unto death.E. B. Cheesborough
Designed by James G. Holmes
(Smaller plaque on front of base, beneath a palm branch:) Wade Hampton
(On smallest plaque on front of base:) Heath & Roberts
Columbia
S. C.
In Memoriam
The Confederate States of America: 22 February 1869
this page online
(South face)
This Bronze
preserves the memory
of the
Heroic Dead
from
every part of Carolina,
and from
her sister states of the South,
who fell
in the defence (sic) of this city.
In proud and grateful remembrance
of their devotion, constancy and valour;
who against overwhelming odds
by sea and by land
kept Charleston virgin and invincible
to the last Founder's mark appears.
(East face)
(On medallion:) Sumter
1864
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is February 22, 1869.
Location. 32° 48.95′ N, 79° 56.644′ W. Marker is in North Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. Marker is on Cunnington Avenue Loop, on the right when traveling east. Located East of Huguenin Street Magnolia Cemetery Entrance. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: North Charleston SC 29405, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Defense of Charleston Harbor Memorial (a few steps from this marker); South Carolina Generals Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Soldiers Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Jenkins (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Irish Volunteers (about
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 4, 2009
2. Confederate Monument , north face
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3. Sons of Charleston Confederate Monument part of north face
Designed by James G. Holmes
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4. Confederate Monument west face
A medallion is beneath the border, with crossed flags and a garland at the top of the medallion and rifles beneath the medallion. An equestrian figure is in the center of the medallion. The rider's proper right arm is raised and the horse's proper left front leg is raised. A garland of magnolia, vines, and grain surrounds the figure, and the border of the medallion is inscribed.
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5. Sons of Charleston Confederate Monument , south face
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6. Confederate Monument , east face
In the lower portion of the plaque a medallion is surmounted by a wreath over a pair of crossed cannon. The medallion features a soldier on the walls of Fort Sumter. The soldier holds a South Carolina state flag. The inscribed border of the medallion includes armaments and naval motifs.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, February 17, 2012
7. Confederate Monument located in the section named "Soldier's Ground"
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8. Sons of Charleston Confederate Monument , Magnolia Cemetery
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9. Sons of Charleston Confederate Monument
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10. Sons of Charleston Confederate Monument
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11. Sons of Charleston Confederate Monument
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12. Sons of Charleston Confederate Monument
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13. Sons of Charleston Confederate Monument , turmoil skies
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,325 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 1, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 7. submitted on March 5, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 8. submitted on November 1, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on March 10, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 13. submitted on November 1, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
