Stone Mountain in DeKalb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Unknown Confederate Dead

Photographed By Felch Dumas, August 3, 2008

1. Unknown Confederate Dead Marker

Inscription. Here sleep, known but to God, approximately one hundred and fifty Confederate soldiers, most of whom died from disease, or wounds in the Confederate hospitals that were located near this spot. Some were killed in a skirmish with Federal raiders near here on July 19, 1864.

Although Federal troops raided and burned part of this city, Confederate hospitals were not molested. Brave and gallant Confederate women rendered valuable aid in caring for soldiers in Confederate hospitals here and elsewhere.

Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 044-42A.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1880.

Location. 33° 48.729′ N, 84° 10.263′ W. Marker is in Stone Mountain, Georgia, in DeKalb County. Marker is at the intersection of East Ponce de Leon Avenue and Silver Hill Road on East Ponce de Leon Avenue. This marker is located at the main entrance to the Stone Mountain Cemetery and is between the two stone pillars. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stone Mountain GA 30087, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Stone Mountain Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Garrard's Cavalry at Stone Mtn. Depot

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Thornton House (approx. 1½ miles away); DR. Chapmon Powell's Cabin (approx. 1½ miles away); "Medicine House" (approx. 1½ miles away); Davis House (approx. 1.6 miles away); Allen House (approx. 1.6 miles away); Powell Academy Schoolhouse (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stone Mountain.

Photographed By Felch Dumas, August 3, 2008

2. Unknown Confederate Dead Marker

Unknown Confederate Dead Grave Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Felch Dumas, August 3, 2008

3. Unknown Confederate Dead Grave Markers

The front corner of the cemetery is lined with several larger markers with an approximate number of dead listed on them as well as several smaller individual markers with "CS" on them.

Unknown Confederate Dead Grave Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Felch Dumas, August 3, 2008

4. Unknown Confederate Dead Grave Marker

Detail of the marker with approximate number of dead.

Unknown Confederate Grave Dead Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Felch Dumas, August 3, 2008

5. Unknown Confederate Grave Dead Marker

Detail of the individual grave marker engraved with "CS"

Wide view of Unknown Confederate Dead Grave Markers image. Click for full size.

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6. Wide view of Unknown Confederate Dead Grave Markers

Wide view showing several of the individual grave markers

Detail of Marble Plaque on Stone Pillars at the Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Felch Dumas, August 3, 2008

7. Detail of Marble Plaque on Stone Pillars at the Entrance

The Marble Plaque states "Erected to the memory of the Soldiers of the Confederacy by Stone Mountain Chapter UDC 1930"

Marble Obelisk to Unknown Confederate Dead image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Felch Dumas, August 3, 2008

8. Marble Obelisk to Unknown Confederate Dead

A separate monument to the Confederate Dead

Detail of Obelisk for Unknown Confederate Dead image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Felch Dumas, August 3, 2008

9. Detail of Obelisk for Unknown Confederate Dead

CSA Soldier Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Felch Dumas, August 3, 2008

10. CSA Soldier Marker

Throughout the cemetery, several graves have a separate CSA marker, indicating service in the CSA during the Civil War.

CSA Soldier Marker Rear view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Felch Dumas, August 3, 2008

11. CSA Soldier Marker Rear view

Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2008, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,850 times since then and 38 times this year. Last updated on July 31, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on August 4, 2008, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.