Downtown in Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
In Loving Memory of our Confederate Soldiers
The Houston Press, (Public Domain) likely photographed by a staff photographer, June 12, 1927
1. In Loving Memory of our Confederate Soldiers Tablet
This image was copied from The Houston Press, newspaper dated Monday, June 13, 1927. It was found above the headline “Memorial to Veterans Unveiled at Hospital.” It is captioned,
A memorial tablet, dedicated to the unknown Confederate soldiers buried near Jefferson Davis hospital, was unveiled Sunday afternoon by Mrs. J. C. Foster, wife of the Commander-in-chief of the United Confederate Veterans.
Albert Sidney Johnston Camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans;
Norman N. H. Beard, Commander.
December 2nd, 1924.
In loving memory of our Confederate Soldiers, whose sacred dust lies buried in the shadow of this building, the great soul of the South can never forget her heroes so long as liberty, honor, love of country and the heroic deeds of the brave and the good are cherished as virtues, and so long will their names live bright letters in the pages of history.
From the earliest dawn of civilization down the corridors of time to the present day, no army of soldiers in any clime or age ever excelled them in patriotism, valor, chivalry, honor, and devotion to home and country. They have ceased from their fighting, they have finished their labors and have entered into the glorious reward that awaits the faithful.
Erected 1927 by Albert Sidney Johnston Camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Norman N. H. Beard, Commander. Dedicated December 2nd 1924.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is December 2, 1924.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 29° 46.124′ N,
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We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it was in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, 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 location: Jefferson Davis Hospital (a few steps from this marker); 1840 Houston City Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Houston Infirmary (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1940 Knapp Chevrolet Building (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Joseph's Catholic Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Baker Common (approx. 0.4 miles away); Horace Dickinson Taylor (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hogg Building (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houston.
More about this marker. It was on the exterior wall to the left of the main entrance doors of the former Jefferson Davis Hospital, now the Elder Street Artist Lofts.
The Houston Press, (Public Domain) likely photographed by a staff photographer, June 12, 1927
2. At the Tablet’s Dedication
Under the headline “Unveil Memorial Tablet” this photograph is captioned,
A memorial tablet honoring Confederate soldiers who are buried near Jefferson Davis hospital was unveiled Sunday at the hospital. The tablet shown in the background above. To the left is Norman H. Beard, president of the local chapter of the Sons of the Confederacy; center, Mrs. J. C. Foster, who unveiled the tablet, and right, General J. C. Foster, commander-in-chief U. C. V.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2025, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2025, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
