DeFuniak Springs in Walton County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Florida's First Confederate Monument

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, November 27, 2010

1. Florida's First Confederate Monument Marker

Inscription. Shortly after the Civil War, the women of Walton County organized a "Ladies' Memorial Association," with Jeannett I. McKinnon as president, to erect a marble monument honoring Walton County's Confederate dead. The Association raised $250, and the monument was first erected in 1871 at Valley Church. It was moved to Euchee Anna, the count seat, and then to DeFuniak Springs when it became the county seat.

Erected 1967 by Florida Board of Parks and Historic Memorials. (Marker Number F-147.)

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 30° 43.273′ N, 86° 6.7′ W. Marker is in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, in Walton County. It is at the intersection of Nelson Avenue (U.S. 90) and 6th Street, on the left when traveling east on Nelson Avenue. Marker is located at the intersection on the southwest corner of the Walker County courthouse grounds while the monument is on the grounds along a pathway toward the courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Defuniak Springs FL 32433, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and monument is on the Florida Panhandle.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

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: Walton County Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church

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(about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Train Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Florida Chautauqua Resort/Campus (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chautauqua Tourism (approx. 0.2 miles away); Railroad Pedestrian Crossing (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tented Classrooms (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hotel Chautauqua (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in DeFuniak Springs.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, November 27, 2010

2. Florida's First Confederate Monument Marker

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, November 27, 2010

3. Florida's First Confederate Monument Marker

Monument seen in the background.

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, November 27, 2010

4. Florida's First Confederate Monument Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,790 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 17, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.