Martinsville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Henry County U.D.C. Monument
June 16, 2013
1. Henry County U.D.C. Monument
1861-1865
Henry honors her heroes
Defeated yet without scar
Erected by Mildred Lee Chapter.
No. 74, U.D.C.,
To the true Confederate soldiers of Henry
Erected 1901 by Mildred Lee Chapter, No. 74, U.D.C.
Topics and series. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list.
Location. 36° 41.514′ N, 79° 52.36′ W. Monument is in Martinsville, Virginia. It is at the intersection of East Main Street and Franklin Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Touch for map. Monument is at or near this postal address: 1 E Main St, Martinsville VA 24112, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial monument is in Southern Virginia. 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: Martinsville (a few steps from this marker); Martinsville Seven (a few steps from this marker); Henry County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Brigadier General Joseph Martin (within shouting distance of this marker); Near War's End (within shouting distance of this marker); Martinsville's Early Textile Mills (approx.
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June 15, 2013
2. Henry County U.D.C. Monument
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, June 7, 2026
3. Henry County U.D.C. Monument
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, June 7, 2026
4. 1885 Cannon
This 1885 cannon, previously stationed at Fort McHenry, was placed in front of the Monument in 1901.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, June 7, 2026
5. Henry County U.D.C. Monument statue
June 15, 2013
6. Henry County Courthouse (Heritage Center & Museum)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2013. This page has been viewed 1,197 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 17, 2013. 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 7, 2026, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. 6. submitted on June 17, 2013.
