North Downtown in Charlottesville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Robert Edward Lee
1807 - 1870
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, June 27, 2009
1. Robert Edward Lee Sculpture
1807 - 1870
Erected 1924 by Paul Goodloe McIntire.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list.
Location. Memorial has been permanently removed. It was located near 38° 1.911′ N, 78° 28.832′ W. Memorial was in Charlottesville, Virginia. It was in North Downtown. It was at the intersection of 2nd Street NE and East Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south on 2nd Street NE. Located in Emancipation Park (formerly known as Lee Park). Touch for map. Memorial was in this post office area: Charlottesville VA 22902, United States of America.
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 in Central Virginia. It was also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: Swanson v. University of Virginia (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Catholic Church of the Holy Comforter (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nelson Sanitorium (1895-1902)
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Other markers no longer nearby. Charlottesville (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Greater Downtown (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed).
More about this memorial. 1924 bronze conceived by Henry Shrady and executed by Leo Lentelli. It stands 26 feet high and 12 feet long. Added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 16, 1997. It is a U.S. Historic district Contributing property, and on the Virginia Landmarks Register.
Also see . . .
1. Robert Edward Lee Sculpture. Wikipedia (Submitted on July 23, 2015.)
2. Charlottesville Removes Robert E. Lee Statue. (Submitted on July 10, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Additional keywords. Robert E. Lee
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, June 27, 2009
2. Robert Edward Lee Sculpture
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, June 27, 2009
3. Emancipation Park
As seen from E Jefferson St & 1st St N.
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 7, 2026
4. Lee Monument Base Fragment
On display in a Los Angeles museum in 2026.
As White Supremacy Crumbles
As White Supremacy Crumbles
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 7, 2026
5. Lee Sculpture, melted into ingots
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 7, 2026
6. Museum Exhibit Information
Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 921 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 22, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 16, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Photo of the monument location showing if anything remains. • Can you help?
