Troy in Pike County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Confederate Memorial

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, September 30, 2010

1. Confederate Memorial

Inscription.
North Side
"Lest We Forget." This shaft is erected to honor and perpetuate the memory and valor of our Confederate Soldiers.

West Side
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

South Side
Comrades
Soldiers of Pike, who fought and fell in many a bloody fray, here shall this shaft your glory tell as ages drift away.

East Side
"On fame's eternal camping ground, their silent tents are spread, and glory guards with solemn round, the bivouac of the dead."

Erected 1908 by Pike Monumental Association, U.C.V. & U.D.C.

Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Sons of Confederate Veterans/United Confederate Veterans, and the United Daughters of the Confederacy series lists.

Location. 31° 48.449′ N, 85° 58.315′ W. Marker is in Troy, Alabama, in Pike County. Marker is on South Three Notch Street (U.S. 29) south of Elm Street, on the left when traveling south. Monument located in a small park in the town square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Troy AL 36081, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of

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this marker. Three Notch Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Pike County WWI Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); First United Methodist Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Historic Troy Post Office (about 600 feet away); Pike County's John Lewis: National Civil Rights Icon (approx. 0.4 miles away); Academy Street High School (approx. half a mile away); Chancellor's Residence (approx. 0.8 miles away); Janice Hawkins Park (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Troy.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, September 30, 2010

2. Confederate Memorial

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, September 30, 2010

3. North Side

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, September 30, 2010

4. West Side

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, September 30, 2010

5. South Side

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, September 30, 2010

6. East Side

Roll of Pike County veterans image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, September 30, 2010

7. Roll of Pike County veterans

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Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, September 30, 2010

8. Roll of Pike County veterans

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Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, September 30, 2010

9. Roll of Pike County veterans

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Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, September 30, 2010

10. Roll of Pike County veterans

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Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, September 30, 2010

11. Roll of Pike County veterans

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Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, September 30, 2010

12. Roll of Pike County veterans

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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 3,017 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on October 5, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.