Halifax in Halifax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Halifax County Confederate Monument
These patriots laid their all upon the altar of their country their valor will ever remain a part of her history
This monument is erected by an appreciative people in loving remembrance of the Confederate soldiers of Halifax County who fought for constitutional liberty in the war of 1861-1865
Erected 1911 by Halifax Camp, United Confederate Veterans.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 36° 45.958′ N, 78° 55.734′ W. Marker is in Halifax, Virginia, in Halifax County. Memorial can be reached from South Main Street (U.S. 501) near Mountain Road (Virginia Route 360). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Halifax VA 24558, 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. History of Halifax (within shouting distance of this marker); Halifax County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Halifax Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank Eubank Booker, Jr. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mary M. Bethune High School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Green's Folly (approx. 1.7 miles away); Minister Who Married Lincoln (approx. 1.7 miles away); L.E. Coleman African American Museum (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Halifax.
Also see . . . Halifax Courthouse Statues. The first confederate monument was erected in 1911. When the statue arrived it turned out to be one of a Union soldier. It was disposed of and a new one was ordered and placed on top of the high pedestal on the front lawn. In the 1920's a tree blew over and knocked the statue off, breaking it. Another statue was ordered and in 1935 the high pedestal was shortened. (Submitted on May 21, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,204 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 21, 2010.