Covington in Tipton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Tipton County Confederate Monument
Photographed by Don Morfe, April 19, 2014
1. Tipton County Confederate Monument Marker
To the Confederate soldiers of Tipton County, whose courage in war, and virtues in peace, have illustrated the highest type of American manhood.
"Nor braver bled for a brighter land,
nor brighter land had a cause so grand."
Erected by Citizens of Covington and Tipton County. (Marker Number 1894.)
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 35° 33.831′ N, 89° 38.779′ W. Monument is in Covington, Tennessee, in Tipton County. It is at the intersection of West Pleasant Avenue (Tennessee Route 54) and South Main Street ( Route 59), on the left when traveling east on West Pleasant Avenue. The monument is on the grounds of the Tipton County Courthouse. Touch for map. Monument is in this post office area: Covington TN 38019, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial monument is in West Tennessee and in Greater Memphis. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in the Upper South, and in the Mississippi Delta. Globally, it is in 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 Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tipton County in the Civil War (a few steps from this marker); Isaac Hayes (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hotel Lindo (about 400 feet away); Frances Boyd Calhoun (about 600 feet away); St. Matthew's Episcopal Church (about 600 feet away); Thomas Goode
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Photographed by Don Morfe, April 19, 2014
2. Tipton County Confederate Monument-Front
Photographed by Don Morfe, April 19, 2014
3. Tipton County Confederate Monument-back
Photographed by Don Morfe, April 19, 2014
4. Tipton County Confederate Monument
In the late 1870's, efforts were made to raise the funds necessary to erect a Tipton County Confederate Monument. This project was completed on May 29, 1895. On April 29, 1995, a Centennial Observance and Rededication Ceremony was held culminating a four year repair and restoration project of the statue. Dedicated in grateful remembrance of those who made contributions to perpetuate the memory of these Confederate soldiers and their memorial.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,467 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 23, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
