Near Union in Monroe County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Civil War Monument

Photographed By Nessa Chan, May 24, 2004

1. Civil War Monument Marker

Inscription. On Aug. 21, 1901 this 20 ft. monument with 6 ft. statue depicting typical Confederate soldier was dedicated to the Monroe County men who served the lost cause. Hinton Marble Works produced the Italian marble statue, standing on granite pedestal, placed on native blue limestone. Site selected in anticipation of Union's growth. Dedication crowd of 10,000 heard speech of Gen. John Echols.

Erected 1982 by West Virginia Department of Culture and History.

Topics and series. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1927.

Location. 37° 35.704′ N, 80° 32.565′ W. Marker is near Union, West Virginia, in Monroe County. Memorial is on 5th Street (U.S. 219) 0.1 miles north of Knobs Road, on the left when traveling north. The town of Union never grew, so the monument sits in the middle of a large field. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Union WV 24983, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Allen T. Caperton (a few steps from this marker); Union Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Union, Western Virginia (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gen. John Echols House

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Bishop Matthew W. Clair, Sr. (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Union (approx. ¼ mile away); General John Echols (approx. ¼ mile away); Crook's Occupation of Union (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Union.

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Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 29, 2014

2. Civil War Monument

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Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 30, 2015

3. View from this Marker

Photographed By Mark Hilton, August 29, 2014

4. Marker area

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2013. This page has been viewed 675 times since then and 48 times this year. Last updated on August 29, 2014. Photos: 1. submitted on April 2, 2013. 2. submitted on August 29, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 3. submitted on June 3, 2015, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on August 29, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.