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. It is on North Salisbury Street. The marker is on the grounds of the NC State Capitol. Touch for map
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Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont and in the Research Triangle. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. 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: Henry Lawson Wyatt (a few steps from 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); State of North Carolina Labor Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Raleigh.
Other markers no longer nearby. 32 Pounder Naval Cannon (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); To Our Confederate Dead (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
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 1,118 times since then and 21 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.
