Marianna in Jackson County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Confederate Heroes

1861-1865

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

1. Confederate Heroes Monument Marker

Inscription.
(Front) Battle of Marianna
Sept. 27, 1864 Where overwhelming Federal forces were stubbornly resisted by a Home Guard of old men and boys and a few sick and wounded Confederates at home on furlough
((Left Side) Live forever, immortal heroes,
defenders of home and liberty. (Right Side) The heroism of those who fought for home and honor, is a priceless heritage of a loyal people. (Rear) Erected by Florida Division United Daughters of the Confederacy, William Henry Milton Chapter and citizens
A.D. 1921

Erected 1921 by Florida Division United Daughters of the Confederacy, William Henry Milton Chapter.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 30° 46.457′ N, 85° 13.737′ W. Marker is in Marianna, Florida, in Jackson County. Memorial is at the intersection of Lafayette Street (U.S. 90) and Caledonia Street, on the right when traveling east on Lafayette Street. The monument is located in Confederate Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4419 Lafayette Street, Marianna FL 32446, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cavalry Fight in Downtown Marianna (within shouting

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distance of this marker); First United Methodist Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Woman's Club (about 700 feet away); Battle of Marianna (about 700 feet away); World War I African-American Soldiers Memorial (about 800 feet away); Jackson County (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Confederate Soldiers Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marianna.

Also see . . . Battle of Marianna. (Submitted on May 12, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Confederate Heroes Monument (Left Side) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

2. Confederate Heroes Monument (Left Side)

Confederate Heroes Monument (Right Side) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

3. Confederate Heroes Monument (Right Side)

Confederate Heroes Monument (Reverse Side) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

4. Confederate Heroes Monument (Reverse Side)

Confederate Heroes Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

5. Confederate Heroes Monument

Confederate Heroes Monument c. 1920’s image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Florida Memory

6. Confederate Heroes Monument c. 1920’s

Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 53 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 12, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.