Near Ringgold in Catoosa County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
General Patrick R. Cleburne Memorial
Photographed By Karl Stelly, April 15, 2010
1. General Patrick R. Cleburne Memorial
Erected 2009 by The Patrick Cleburne Society.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • War, US Civil.
Location. 34° 54.573′ N, 85° 6.172′ W. Marker is near Ringgold, Georgia, in Catoosa County. Marker is on U.S. 41, 0.3 miles south of Peters Lane, on the right when traveling west. Memorial is inside the WPA Pavilion West of Highway 41. Look for the State Historical Marker for Ringgold Gap. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ringgold GA 30736, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Atlanta Campaign (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Atlanta Campaign (here, next to this marker); The Battle of Ringgold Gap (a few steps from this marker); Confederate General Patrick Cleburne's Emancipation Proposal (a few steps from this marker); Ringgold Gap (a few steps from this marker); Ireland's New York Brigade (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Ringgold (about 600 feet away); The Great Locomotive Chase (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ringgold.
Additional commentary.
1. About the Sculptor
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This memorial bronze was sculpted by noted sculptor Ron Tunison of Cairo, New York. His work can be seen at Gettysburg, Antietam, and Petersburg, just to name a few. The dedication ceremony was held in October, 2009.
— Submitted April 27, 2010, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Photographed By Karl Stelly, April 15, 2010
2. General Patrick R. Cleburne Memorial
A closer-in view of the bronze statue
Photographed By Karl Stelly, April 15, 2010
3. General Patrick R. Cleburne Memorial
Closer-in view
Photographed By Karl Stelly, April 15, 2010
4. General Patrick R. Cleburne Memorial
A closer-in view, from a different angle
Photographed By Karl Stelly, April 15, 2010
5. General Patrick R. Cleburne Memorial
The memorial from a different angle
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, October 3, 2009
6. General Patrick R. Cleburne Memorial Unveiling
The actual moment of the unveiling of the Patrick Cleburne Statue
Photographed By Jamie Abel, June 4, 2013
7. General Patrick R. Cleburne Memorial Marker
Informational plaque on the back of the Cleburne memorial base.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2010, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,853 times since then and 100 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 27, 2010, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. 6. submitted on July 21, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. 7. submitted on June 20, 2013, by Jamie Abel of Westerville, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
