Grant Park in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Clement Anselm Evans
1833 - 1911
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 8, 2012
1. Clement Anselm Evans Marker
Clement A. Evans, Brig. Gen., C.S.A., began his military career in his native Stewart Co., Ga., where he was commissioned Major in Co. E, 31st Ga. Infantry. He rapidly rose in rank and in Nov. 1864, was put in command of a division, succeeding Gen. John B. Gordon. He led his men in virtually all battles in the Virginia campaign and was engaged in the last charge of the War and surrendered under Lee at Appomattox.
The remainder of his life was spent in public service as a Methodist Minister, trustee of three colleges, and originator of an educational loan fund to aid young men gain a college education. He was editor of the twelve-volume, "Confederate Military History", and served as a Commander-in-Chief of the United Confederate Veterans.
Erected by Alfred Holt Colquitt Chapter, U.D.C.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Education • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1864.
Location. 33° 44.888′ N, 84° 22.33′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Grant Park. Marker is in Oakland Cemetery.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Confederate Obelisk (a few steps from this marker); Our Confederate Dead (a few steps from this marker); Alfred Iverson, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); John Brown Gordon (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Charles d'Alvigny (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Noel d'Alvigny (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Soldiers Plot (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Memorial Grounds (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.
Also see . . .
1. Clement Anselm Evans. (Submitted on April 27, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Historic Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta. (Submitted on April 27, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 8, 2012
2. Clement Anselm Evans Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 657 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
