Fayetteville in Cumberland County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

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Cumberland County Confederate Memorial

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2009

1. Cumberland County Confederate Memorial

Looking SW toward Morganton Road.

Inscription.
The Women of Cumberland
to their
Confederate Dead
May 20, 1861 - May 10, 1902

They died in defence of their
Rights

For they should fall the tears
of a nation's grief.

Lord God of Hosts be with us yet,
Lest we forget; lest we forget.

[Inscriptions on stones near the monument follow]

This monument was restored
through the generous efforts
of concerned citizens and the
groups represented here, and
was rededicated on May 10, 1992
Restoration by Fayetteville Monument Works.

In Remembrance
Co. H., 1st N.C. Vol. Regt.
Fayetteville Independent
Light Infantry
“The Bethel Regiment”

Deo Vendici
Fayetteville Arsenal Camp
Sons of Confederate Veterans

In Memoriam
J.E.B. Stuart Chapter
Lulie Biggs MacKethan Chapter
United Daughters of the Confederacy

In Tribute
The Michael Terrence Foundation
Historic Fayetteville Foundation
The Junior League of Fayetteville

Erected 1902 by The Women of Cumberland County.

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Military • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Sons of Confederate Veterans/United Confederate Veterans, and the United Daughters of the Confederacy series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1950.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 35° 3.517′ N, 78° 54.247′ W. Marker was in Fayetteville, North Carolina, in Cumberland County. Marker was on Dobbin Avenue when traveling west. Monument is in the triangular park formed by the intersection of Fort Bragg Road, Dobbin Avenue, and Morganton Road. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Fayetteville NC 28305, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. James C. Dobbin (approx. ¼ mile away); Fayetteville Arsenal (approx. 0.6 miles away); North Carolina

Cumberland County Confederate Memorial Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2009

2. Cumberland County Confederate Memorial Statue

(approx. 0.6 miles away); The "Ghost" Tower (approx. 0.6 miles away); Confederate Women's Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); Forging and Casting [and] Smith's Shops (1839 - 1842) (approx. 0.6 miles away); Engine House (1838 - 1848) (approx. 0.6 miles away); Gun Carriage and Turning Shop (1842 - 1849) (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fayetteville.

Additional commentary.
1. Description of Monument.
A Civil War soldier stands holding a rifle with the barrel facing his proper left. He holds the butt with his proper right hand. Across his proper right shoulder is a strap which crosses his chest and attaches to a nap sack on his proper left side. He is in uniform and loaded with all of his gear. The sculpture rests upon a base with a tiered middle and a square bottom composed of blocks. Five inscribed granite markers are planted in the ground around the front of the sculpture.

The sculpture honors the dead heroes of the Confederacy. The sculpture cost $2,211. The Ladies Monument Association of Cumberland County raised the funds to install

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2009

3. Cumberland County Confederate Memorial

the sculpture. A dedication ceremony was held on Confederate Memorial Day, May 10, 1902. In July of that year, two cannons taken from Spanish ships sunk at Santiago, Cuba, were given to the City of Fayetteville by the U.S. government. The City, in turn, donated the cannons to the Ladies Monument Association. They were placed on stones casements in front of the monument. Piles of cannon balls were added near the cannons some time after this. During the 1930s, the cannons and cannon balls were placed upon concrete blocks, but returned to granite bases later. Before or during the 1930s, the sculpture was enclosed by an ornate wrought iron fence. The sculpture was originally located on the site of the Old Cumberland County Courthouse, at the intersection of Green, Ramsey, Rowan and Grove Streets. In April 1951, the sculpture was moved a few yards to make way for a road widening project.

The sculpture was rededicated on May 10, 1992 under the direction of the Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry. Prior to the rededication ceremony, the sculpture and cannons were cleaned and restored by Fayetteville Monument Works through funds raised by the Fayetteville Arsenal Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and the Lulie Biggs MacKethan and J.E.B. Stuart Chapters of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. At this time, granite markers were placed at the base of the sculpture

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2009

4. Cumberland County Confederate Memorial

to recognize major contributors to the restoration and rededication project. IAS files contain a full transcription of inscriptions on each of the five granite markers. IAS files contain a related excerpt from a pamphlet about the rededication, dated May 10, 1992, which includes photocopies of historic photographs of the sculpture at various times since its installation: circa 1902 in its original location; circa 1930 fronted by cannons, pyramids of cannon balls, and surrounded by a fence; and during or after the 1930s.

From the Smithsonian American Art Museum

— Submitted November 4, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.

2. Current State of the Memorial
The statue has been removed, however the base remains.

— Submitted February 4, 2023, by Vince Curtis of Weston, Florida.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2009

5. Cumberland County Confederate Memorial

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2009

6. Cumberland County Confederate Memorial

Cumberland County Confederate Memorial Restoration image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2009

7. Cumberland County Confederate Memorial Restoration

Cumberland County Confederate Memorial Sponsor image. Click for full size.

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8. Cumberland County Confederate Memorial Sponsor

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9. Cumberland County Confederate Memorial Sponsor

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10. Cumberland County Confederate Memorial Sponsor

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11. Cumberland County Confederate Memorial Sponsor

Cumberland County Confederate Memorial Cannon Detail image. Click for full size.

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12. Cumberland County Confederate Memorial Cannon Detail

1863, 30 Pdr. 4.2

Cumberland County Confederate Memorial Cannon image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 28, 2009

13. Cumberland County Confederate Memorial Cannon

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,510 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on May 25, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.