Burgaw in Pender County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Our Heroes

— 1861 – 1865 —

Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 27, 2010

1. Our Heroes Confederate Monument

Inscription. In honor of the Confederate Soldiers of Pender County. Major General William Dorsey Pender, Feb 6, 1834 – July 18, 1863.

Let future generations remember that these were men whom death could not terrify, whom defeat could not dishonor. That truth, courage and patriotism endure forever.

Pender County was formed from New Hanover County by the Legislature of 1874–75 and was named in honor of Major General William Dorsey Pender of Edgecombe County.

Erected by Pender County Chapter No. 761, United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list.

Location. 34° 33.033′ N, 77° 55.583′ W. Memorial is in Burgaw, North Carolina, in Pender County. It is on South Wright Street just north of Freemont Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Burgaw NC 28425, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

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 walking distance of this marker: Pender County Court House (here, next to this marker); Pender County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Company K. 3rd N.C. Infantry Regiment, C.S.A.

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Town of Burgaw (about 500 feet away); Burgaw Depot (about 500 feet away); Burgaw Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away); Burgaw Station (about 500 feet away); S. S. Satchwell (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burgaw.

Front of Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 27, 2010

2. Front of Monument

Bust is of Maj. Gen. William Dorsey Pender (1834–1863).

South Face of Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 27, 2010

3. South Face of Monument

East Face of Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 27, 2010

4. East Face of Monument

North Face of Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 27, 2010

5. North Face of Monument

Statue of Confederate Soldier on Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 27, 2010

6. Statue of Confederate Soldier on Monument

Confederate Soldier Statue on Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 27, 2010

7. Confederate Soldier Statue on Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,387 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 1, 2010, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.