King George in King George County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
King George Confederate Monument
September 1, 2009
1. King George Confederate Monument
the officers and soldiers
of the Confederate Army from
King George.
Who gave their lives for the
South.
A tribute of gratitude
And respect from the
Ladies Memorial Association
of this county.
Imperishable as granite be their fame
Let history honour and record their deeds.
Erected 1869 by Ladies Memorial Association.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 38° 15.5′ N, 77° 8.467′ W. Monument is in King George, Virginia, in King George County. It can be reached from James Madison Parkway (U.S. 301) north of Woodside Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Monument is at or near this postal address: 11227 James Madison Pkwy, King George VA 22485, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial monument is in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Hanover Baptist Church (approx. 0.8 miles away); Ralph Bunche High School (approx. one mile away); Historic Port Conway (approx. 1.7 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 2.2 miles away); St. Pauls Church
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More about this monument. In September 2022, this monument was moved 2 miles east from its original location in front of the King George Courthouse (GPS 38.26631N, 77.18003W) to the Historyland Memorial Park & Arboretum.
Additional commentary.
1. Unusual placement of inscriptions.
This monument is unusual in that the inscriptions cover both the vertical and horizontal surfaces.
— Submitted November 29, 2024.
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2. King George County Confederate Monument
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3. King George County Courthouse
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4. King George County Confederate Monument
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5. King George County Confederate Monument
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6. King George County Confederate Monument
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7. King George County Confederate Monument
Photographed by Kevin W., September 28, 2014
8. King George Confederate Monument plaque
In a bit of irony considering the original marker's statement of "Imperishable as granite," a bronze plaque at the base states, "The veterans' names shown above have become illegible due to the ravages of time. A listing of these names is available for review in the office of the Circuit Court Clerk, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m."
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2009. This page has been viewed 2,646 times since then and 73 times this year. Last updated on November 25, 2024. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 7, 2009. 8. submitted on September 30, 2014, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
