Capitol Hill in Tallahassee in Leon County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Leon County Civil War Monument

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, April 6, 2014

1. Leon County Civil War Monument

Inscription.
To
Rescue from oblivion and
perpetuate in the memory
of succeeding generations
the heroic patriotism of the
men of Leon County who
perished in the Civil War of
1861 - 1865
This monument is raised
by their country women

Western Battles
Shiloh, Farmington
1st Battle of Corinth
Green River, Perryville
Chickamauga
Missionary Ridge, Resaca
Gilgal Church, Gilgal Church
Cassville, Kennesaw Mt.
Decatur
Rough and Ready Station
Jonesboro, Franklin &c.

Virginia Battles
Williamsburg
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Cold Harbor, Manassas
Sharpesburg
Fredericksburg
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Chancellorsville
Wilderness
Yorktown, &c

Florida Battles
Pensacola
Olustee
Natural Bridge. &c

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 30° 26.305′ N, 84° 16.854′ W. Marker is in Tallahassee, Florida, in Leon County. It is in Capitol Hill. It is at the intersection of Monroe Street and Apalachee Freeway on Monroe Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tallahassee FL 32303, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and monument is in North Florida.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

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: Old Capitol of Florida (within shouting distance of this marker); The Elliot Building and Capitol Center Historic District

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Combat Wounded Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. John Parkhill (within shouting distance of this marker); Florida Liberty Bell Replica (within shouting distance of this marker); Leon County World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Florida Sri Chinmoy Peace State (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Union Bank of Florida (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tallahassee.

Other markers no longer nearby. Capitol of Florida (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Selection of Florida's Capital (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, April 6, 2014

2. Leon County Civil War Monument

Leon County Civil War Monument Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, April 6, 2014

3. Leon County Civil War Monument Marker

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, April 6, 2014

4. Leon County Civil War Monument

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, April 6, 2014

5. Leon County Civil War Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,681 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 17, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.