King George in King George County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
King George Confederate Monument
September 1, 2009
1. King George Confederate Monument
the officers and soldiers
of the Confederate Army from
King George.
Who gave their lives for the
South.
A tribute of gratitude
And respect from the
Ladies Memorial Association
of this county.
Imperishable as granite be their fame
Let history honour and record their deeds.
Erected by Ladies Memorial Association.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 38° 15.979′ N, 77° 10.801′ W. Marker is in King George, Virginia, in King George County. Memorial is at the intersection of Kings Highway (Virginia Route 3) and Hudson Road, on the right when traveling west on Kings Highway. This monument is on the lawn of the King George Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: King George VA 22485, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Paul’s Church (approx. 1˝ miles away); Eagle’s Nest (approx. 1˝ miles away); Marmion (approx. 1˝ miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.1 miles away); Hanover Baptist Church
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More about this monument. This monument is unusual in that the inscriptions cover both the vertical and horizontal surfaces. A plaque at the base states, "The veterans' names shown above have become illegible due to the ravages of time. A listing of these names is available for review in the office of the Circuit Court Clerk, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m."
September 1, 2009
2. King George County Confederate Monument
September 1, 2009
3. King George County Courthouse
September 1, 2009
4. King George County Confederate Monument
September 1, 2009
5. King George County Confederate Monument
September 1, 2009
6. King George County Confederate Monument
September 1, 2009
7. King George County Confederate Monument
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, September 1, 2009
8. WWI Monument at King George Courthouse.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, September 1, 2009
9. King George County WWI Monument (1935)
The veterans are listed as either "white" or "colored", reflecting the segregation of the armed forces at that time.
Photographed By Kevin W., September 28, 2014
10. King George Confederate Monument Marker
In a bit of irony considering the original marker's statement of "Imperishable as granite," a bronze plaque at the base states,
The veteran's names shown above have become illegible due to the ravages of time. A listing of these names is available for review in the office of the Circuit Court Clerk, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The veteran's names shown above have become illegible due to the ravages of time. A listing of these names is available for review in the office of the Circuit Court Clerk, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,766 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 7, 2009. 8, 9. submitted on September 7, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 10. submitted on September 30, 2014, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
