Pensacola in Escambia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Our Confederate Dead
Photographed by Mark Hilton, March 10, 2014
1. Our Confederate Dead Marker
South Facing Side (Main Side)
The Uncrowned Heroes
of the
Southern Confederacy.
Whose joy was to suffer
and die for a cause they
believed to be just.
Their unchallenged devo-
tion and matchless
heroism shall continue
to be the wonder and
inspiration of the ages.
President of the
Confederate States
of America.
Soldier, Statesman, Patriot
Christian
the only man in our nation
without a country,
yet twenty million people
mourn his death.
Secretary of the Navy
of the Confederate States
of America.
"Tis not in mortals to
command success; but
we'll do more sempronious,
we'll deserve it."
Captain of the
Pensacola "Rifles,"
Colonel of the
Second Florida Regiment.
General of the
Florida Brigade in the Army
Northern Virginia.
Among the first to volun-
teer in the defense of his
adopted state. Faithful in
every position to which his
merit advanced him.
His life and deeds constitute
his best monument.
Erected 1891 by the Ladies' Monument Association.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location.
this page online
We have been informed that this memorial is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this memorial was on the Florida Panhandle. It was also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: Original Site of Pensacola Junior College (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort George (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort George (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battle of Pensacola (about 500 feet away); Boysen-Perry House (approx. Ό mile away); First Methodist Church (approx. Ό mile away); Christ Episcopal Church (approx. Ό mile away); General Bernardo de Gαlvez and the "Siege of Pensacola" (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pensacola.
Another marker is no longer nearby. First Public School Building (was approx. Ό mile away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia article about the monument and Lee Square. (Submitted on June 22, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
2. Monument removed on October 26th, 2020. The removed statue is of a
Photographed by Mark Hilton, March 10, 2014
2. Our Confederate Dead Monument
Additional commentary.
1. Memorial to be removed.
A federal court ruling has cleared the way for the City of Pensacola to remove this Confederate monument. The city council also voted 7-0 to change the name of Lee Square (location of the monument) back to its original name of Florida Square.
A spokesperson for the city says the city started soliciting bids for its removal Friday Sept. 4th. They're due back on Sept. 24. The monument will then be taken to the port of Pensacola for storage and a decision on where the statue will ultimately go has not yet been made.
— Submitted September 5, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, March 10, 2014
3. Monument East Side
Photographed by Mark Hilton, March 10, 2014
4. Monument North Side
Photographed by Mark Hilton, March 10, 2014
5. Monument West Side
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,444 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 12, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
