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. Memorial is in Marianna, Florida, in Jackson County. It 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. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 4419 Lafayette Street, Marianna FL 32446, United States of America.

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Regionally, this memorial is on the Florida Panhandle.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

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: Cavalry Fight in Downtown Marianna (within shouting 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); Veterans Memorial (about 800 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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marianna.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Abstract Office (was about 700 feet

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

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Confederate Heroes Monument (Left Side)

away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Battle of Marianna. Repaired broken link; 02/01/2026 LPG. (Submitted on May 12, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

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)

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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 February 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 418 times since then and 59 times this year. 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.