Springfield in Effingham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Confederate Memorial
Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 26, 2008
1. Confederate Memorial
To Honor The
Confederate Heroes
Of
Effingham County
Reverse
United Daughters Of The Confederacy
April 26, 1923
Erected 1923 by Salzburger Chapter United Daughters Of The Confederacy.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: 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 April 1898.
Location. 32° 22.411′ N, 81° 18.828′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Georgia, in Effingham County. Marker is on North Oak Street near Jackson Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Springfield GA 31329, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Effingham County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Effingham County (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sherman's Left Wing (approx. half a mile away); Springfield Central High School (approx. 0.8 miles away); Effingham County Methodist Camp Ground (approx. 1.4 miles away); Old Ebenezer (approx.
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Regarding Confederate Memorial. Monument was dedicated on April 26. The anniversary of the day Confederate General J.E. Johnston agreed to purely military terms and formally surrendered his army and all Confederate forces in the Carolinas,
Georgia, and Florida.
Also see . . . Carolinas Campaign. (Submitted on May 1, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 26, 2008
2. Confederate Memorial inscription
Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 26, 2008
3. Confederate Memorial reverse
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,909 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 1, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
