Downtown in Raleigh in Wake County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Samuel A'Court Ashe, LL. D.
1840 - 1938
Photographed By Paul Jordan, March 7, 2011
1. Samuel A'Court Ashe, LL. D. Marker
Captain and assistant adjutant general of Pender's staff, C.S.A.
Heroic defender of Fort Wagner
And twice cited for conspicuous service in the battles of Cedar Run and Second Manassas
Brigadier General and Vice Commander of the United Confederate Veterans.
The last surviving commissioned officer of the Confederate States Army
He was a worthy representative of a line of patriotic men of his name who rendered distinguished service to state and country.
Eternally young, always the friend and inspirer of youth. Few men have lived so many years honored and loved through them all. A life which has enriched the south and the nation.
A lover of peace and valiant for the truth.
Erected 1940 by Ashe Memorial Committee.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Sons of Confederate Veterans/United Confederate Veterans series list.
Location. 35° 46.842′ N, 78° 38.388′ W. Marker is in Raleigh, North Carolina, in Wake County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on North Salisbury Street. The marker is on the grounds of the NC State Capitol.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Henry Lawson Wyatt (a few steps from this marker); 32 Pounder Naval Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Olivia Raney Library (within shouting distance of this marker); North Carolina Bar Association (within shouting distance of this marker); Worth Bagley (within shouting distance of this marker); North Carolina Dental Society (within shouting distance of this marker); North Carolina Veterans' Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Raleigh.
Photographed By Paul Jordan, March 7, 2011
2. Samuel A'Court Ashe, LL. D. Marker
Photographed By Paul Jordan, March 7, 2011
3. Samuel A'Court Ashe, LL. D. Marker
Photographed By Paul Jordan, March 7, 2011
4. Samuel A'Court Ashe, LL. D. Marker and "Our Confederate Dead" Marker
Photographed By Paul Jordan, March 7, 2011
5. Samuel A'Court Ashe, LL. D. Marker
The following members of the Ashe Memorial Committee by their loyal work and influence have helped to make possible this memoriam.
Hon. George Gordon Battle chairman
Mrs. Mary Winder Osborne secretary and treasurer
Hon. Josephus Daniels United States Ambassador to Mexico
Hon. Walter Murphy N.C. State Senator
Hon. Heriot Clarkson Justice N.C. Supreme Court
Mrs. Lewis E. Fisher President N.C. Division U.D.C.
Hon. Ernest M. Green President N.C. Society of the Cincinnati
Hon. Wm. Graham Jarvis
Hon. Thomas Dixon
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2011, by Paul Jordan of Burlington, N. C., U. S. A.. This page has been viewed 882 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 20, 2011, by Paul Jordan of Burlington, N. C., U. S. A.. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
