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United Daughters of the Confederacy Historical Markers

Markers erected by or related to the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC). UDC is an American hereditary association of Southern women established in 1894 in Nashville, Tennessee. The purpose of the organization includes the commemoration of Confederate soldiers and the funding of the erection of memorials to these men.
 
Plaque located at entrance to this rebuilt school. image, Touch for more information
By Mark Hilton, December 17, 2013
Plaque located at entrance to this rebuilt school.
1 Alabama, Autauga County, Prattville — Sidney LanierMusician - Poet - Patriot - Seer
Near Wetumpka Street at South Washington Street, on the right when traveling east.
Beloved teacher of Prattville Academy 1867 • on this site • 1868 whose memory will be forever cherished by people of Prattville, Ala. whom he loved and servedMap (db m70820) HM
2 Alabama, Autauga County, Prattville — The Prattville Dragoons
Near South Washington Street at East 4th Street, on the left when traveling south.
This boulder erected by The Merrill E. Pratt Chapter U.D.C. April 26, 1916, marks the spot where The Prattville Dragoons assembled in April, 1861, on the eve of their departure to the war, and is commemorative of their . . . Map (db m70819) HM WM
3 Alabama, Baldwin County, Blakeley — Alabama
On Washington Avenue south of Old Blakeley Road, on the right when traveling south.
(front) In memory of the Alabama Confederate States of America Soldiers Sailors who served at Fort Blakeley Dedicated by Mobile Bay District United Daughters of the Confederacy 2010 (back) Chapters Bonnie . . . Map (db m87295) WM
4 Alabama, Baldwin County, Gulf Shores — Camp Withers
Near West Fort Morgan Road (Alabama Route 180) at Island Club Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Established in May 1862 near this location, Camp Withers served as a central point for coordinating picket duties, observing Federal maneuvers along the Alabama coast, and as a station for Alabama's Seventh Cavalry Regiment. It was named in honor of . . . Map (db m188734) HM
5 Alabama, Barbour County, Clayton — ComradesTo Our Confederate Dead
On Eufaula Avenue at Court Square, in the median on Eufaula Avenue.
In proud and loving memory of the Confederate private soldier. He bore the brunt of the great war. His privations and sufferings were surpassed only by his manhood and courage. He was of our home and blood, and we love his name and memory with . . . Map (db m185415) WM
6 Alabama, Barbour County, Eufaula — Confederate Hospital1861 - 1865
On Riverside Drive at Front Street, on the right when traveling north on Riverside Drive.
“Sanctuary for valiant and courageous men” Built for a river tavern 1836 Map (db m27986) HM
7 Alabama, Barbour County, Eufaula — The St. Julian Hotel
On East Broad Street, on the right when traveling west.
On this site stood the St. Julian Hotel where Jefferson Davis and his daughter Winnie, spent the night and where he spoke to the people of Eufaula, March 9, 1886.Map (db m185917) HM
8 Alabama, Barbour County, Midway — Fort Browder / 15th Alabama Infantry
On U.S. 82 close to County Road 79, on the left when traveling west.
Fort Browder Approximately one mile south-southwest of here stood Fort Browder, a small wooden fortification built in 1836 for protection in the last war with the Creek Indians and named for Isham Browder, a prominent local planter. In 1861, . . . Map (db m208018) HM
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9 Alabama, Bullock County, Midway — Confederate Memorial
On Old Broadway Street (U.S. 82) at Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Old Broadway Street.
Drill Ground of the Midway Guards 1860, later Company B 15th Alabama C.S.A. ordered to Richmond. Second Company 1861 assigned to Company C 45th Alabama C.S.A. ordered to Army of Tennessee. These and many later volunteers met the enemy in . . . Map (db m89636) HM
10 Alabama, Butler County, Greenville — Greenville City Hall-Site of Public School / Confederate Park
On East Commerce Street (Alabama Route 10) at South Park Street, on the left when traveling west on East Commerce Street.
Greenville City Hall-Site of Public School A two-story brick Greenville Public School was built in 1897 on this site. In 1921, the upper story was partially destroyed by fire and the school was remodeled into a grammar school. In 1927, the . . . Map (db m70749) HM
11 Alabama, Butler County, Greenville — In Memory of Captain William Butler
On South Park Street south of Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
A native of Virginia. Pioneer settler of Butler County for whom the county is named Massacred by the Indians near Butler Springs March 18, 1818Map (db m130049) HM
12 Alabama, Butler County, Greenville — Our Confederate Dead Monument
On Adams Street west of South Park Street, on the right when traveling west.
North side: Our Confederate Dead West side: Erected 1903 by the The Father Ryan Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. South side: To the memory of Butler CO's . . . Map (db m130089) WM
13 Alabama, Butler County, Greenville — Site of Confederate Hospital1861 – 1865
Near South Park Street north of Dunklin Street.
Title is textMap (db m130053) HM
14 Alabama, Calhoun County, Anniston — Calhoun County World War I Memorial 1917 - 1919
On Quintard Avenue at East 10th Street, in the median on Quintard Avenue.
South side This tablet is erected in honor of the Soldiers and Sailors from Calhoun County Alabama who served in the Great World War 1917 - 1919 North side Calhoun . . . Map (db m106706) WM
15 Alabama, Calhoun County, Anniston — The Birthplace of the “Gallant Pelham”
On Choctaw Street north of Tomahawk Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Major John Pelham C.S.A. Born September 14, 1838 at the home of his Grand Parents William McGehee and Elizabeth Clay McGehee Erected by Forney District U.D.C. May 5, 1937Map (db m36547) HM
16 Alabama, Calhoun County, Jacksonville — Confederate Hospital
On Clinton Street Southeast, on the right when traveling west.
This Church was used for a Confederate Hospital During the War Between The States Erected by General John H. Forney Chapter U.D.C. Sept 27, 1937Map (db m36539) HM
17 Alabama, Calhoun County, Jacksonville — General Leonidas Polk C.S.A.
On Chinabee Avenue Southeast at Ladiga Street Southeast, on the right when traveling north on Chinabee Avenue Southeast.
Bishop of Louisiana Held service in this church 1864 Erected by General John H. Forney Chapter U.D.C. April 26, 1937Map (db m36535) HM
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18 Alabama, Calhoun County, Jacksonville — Pelham
On Church Ave SE at James St SE, on the right when traveling north on Church Ave SE.
Front: Maj. John Pelham born in Alexandria, Alabama killed at the battle of Kelly's Ford March 17, 1863 Front base: Pelham North side: Erected by the General John H. Forney Chapter U.D.C. Jacksonville, . . . Map (db m23588) HM
19 Alabama, Calhoun County, Oxford — John Tyler MorganAthens Tenn 1824 – Washington D. C. 1907 — Ala. 1833 —
Near Recreation Drive east of Mc Cullars Lane, on the right when traveling east.
Great citizen, eminent lawyer, valiant soldier, renowned statesman, diplomat, Christian gentleman. Near this spot, 1862, he mustered into service 51 Ala. Regt. Cavalry, Army Confederate States of America. Ala. U.S. Senator, 1877 until his death. . . . Map (db m217250) WM
20 Alabama, Chambers County, LaFayette — LaFayette CemeteryChambers County
On Southeast Avenue A (County Route 50) 0.1 miles east of Southeast 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east.
LaFayette Cemetery, also known as Westview, began in 1934 with the death of Miss Sarah Gipson. Many early pioneers and veterans of East Alabama are buried here including Revolutionary War Patriot Capt. Alexander Dunn, Col. Charles McLemore, . . . Map (db m83263) HM
21 Alabama, Cherokee County, Cedar Bluff — Gen. N.B. Forrest Captured Col. A.D. Streight
On State Highway 9, 0.1 miles west of Route 35, on the right when traveling west.
This marks the place where Gen. N.B. Forrest with 322 men captured Col. A.D. Streight with 1466 men May 3, 1863Map (db m12306) HM
22 Alabama, Chilton County, Stanton — Memorial to Union Dead at Battle of Ebenezer Church
Near County Road 45 north of County Road 315.
Memorial to Union Soldiers Lost at the Battle of Old Ebenezer Church April 1, 1865 Map (db m129770) WM
23 Alabama, Choctaw County, Butler — Choctaw County Confederate Soldier's Monument
On South Mulberry Street (Alabama Route 17) at West Pushmataha Street (Alabama Route 10), on the right when traveling south on South Mulberry Street.
In Honor of Our Heroes 1861 — 1865 Loyally Did They Serve With a Consecrated Devotion to Duty And a Will to ConquerMap (db m244910) WM
24 Alabama, Choctaw County, Butler — In Memory Of Ruffin Dragoons Cavalry1861-1865
On South Hamburg Avenue at West Pushmataha Street (Alabama Route 10), on the left when traveling south on South Hamburg Avenue.
In Memory Of Ruffin Dragoons Cavalry 1861-1865 Time Cannot Dim the Glory of Their DeedsMap (db m244882) WM
25 Alabama, Cleburne County, Heflin — Cleburne County
On Vickery Street at Hunnicutt Street, on the right when traveling south on Vickery Street.
Cleburne County was created December 6, 1866, and was named for Confederate Major General Patrick R. Cleburne. He was born March 17, 1828 in Ireland. He was the South's highest-ranking foreign-born officer and one of the best of any nationality. . . . Map (db m83273) HM
26 Alabama, Colbert County, Tuscumbia — Colbert County Confederate Memorial
On North Main Street at West 4th Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
[Front] A tribute to the Confederate soldiers of Colbert County by the Tuscumbia Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy 1911 [Side] The men were right who wore the gray and right can never die "The . . . Map (db m192073) WM
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27 Alabama, Cullman County, Cullman — UDC Confederate Memorial
Near Sportsman Lake Road NW near Route 31.
. . . Map (db m101106) WM
28 Alabama, Dale County, Ozark — Confederate Memorial
On South Union Avenue (Alabama Route 123) at West Reynolds Street, on the right when traveling south on South Union Avenue.
North Face Confederate Dead West Face In memory of the Dale County Confederate soldiers, who fought in the War Between the States from 1861 to '65. South Face These were men who, by the simple manhood of their lives, by their . . . Map (db m36564) HM
29 Alabama, Dallas County, Selma — Arsenal Place1862 CSA 1865
On Arsenal Place at Church Street on Arsenal Place.
This memorial marks the site of the Arsenal, a unit of the Great Ordnance Works in Selma destroyed by the Union Army April 6, 1865. These ordnance works stood second only to those of Richmond in the manufacture of war materials for the . . . Map (db m37661) HM
30 Alabama, Dallas County, Selma — Defense of Selma Memorial
On Range Street at 4th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Range Street.
In Memoriam Here fell brave men in defense of their homes April 2, 1865. Col. William T. Minter Rev. Arthur M. Small Robert N. Philpot and other valiant soldiers “They fought and fell they served us well" Lest We . . . Map (db m83576) HM
31 Alabama, Dallas County, Selma — Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest Monument
Near Dallas Avenue (Alabama Route 22) at Kings Alley.
Front Defender of Selma Wizard of the Saddle Untutored Genius The First With the Most This monument stands as testament of our perpetual devotion and respect for Lt. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest CSA, . . . Map (db m92363) HM WM
32 Alabama, Dallas County, Selma — Selma Navy Yard and Ordnance Works
On Water Avenue at Sylvan Street, on the right when traveling east on Water Avenue.
This boulder marks the site of the Selma Navy Yard and the Ordnance Works destroyed by the Federals 1865This tablet is placed in honor of the memory of hundreds of faithful men who made these great works a base for war material for the entire . . . Map (db m37688) HM
33 Alabama, Elmore County, Wetumpka — The Wetumpka Light Guard1861 - 1865
On West Tuskeena Street at North Bridge Street (Alabama Route 111), on the left when traveling west on West Tuskeena Street.
. . . Map (db m67948) WM
34 Alabama, Elmore County, Wetumpka — Williams Lowndes Yancey
On Jasmine Hill Road at Old Montgomery Highway, on the right when traveling south on Jasmine Hill Road.
1940 One half mile from this site is the home of William Lowndes Yancey 1814-1863 American Statesman Southern Secession Leader Silver Tongued OratorMap (db m71550) HM
35 Alabama, Etowah County, Gadsden — Emma Sansom Monument
On Broad Street at South 1st Street, in the median on Broad Street.
In memory of the Gadsden Alabama girl heroine Emma Sansom, who when the bridge across Black Creek had been burned by the enemy, mounted behind Gen. Forest and showed him a ford where his command crossed. He pursued and captured that enemy and . . . Map (db m12297) HM
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36 Alabama, Henry County, Headland — Headland World War I Monument
Near Main Street, 0.1 miles south of Alabama Route 173, on the right when traveling north.
South side To those who made the supreme sacrifice 1917 - World War - 1918 — Till the day breaks and the shadows flee away North side Erected by Headland Chapter, U.D.C. To the soldiers of the Confederacy . . . Map (db m71871) WM
37 Alabama, Henry County, Headland — Henry County Confederate Memorial
On Main Street, 0.1 miles south of Alabama Route 173, on the right when traveling north.
To the glory of God and in memory of those boys who went from Henry County, Alabama to the battlefields of the Confederacy 1861-1865Map (db m71840) WM
38 Alabama, Lamar County, Vernon — Lamar County Confederate Memorial
On Pond Street (Alabama Route 17) at 1st Avenue NE, on the right when traveling north on Pond Street.
1861 — 1865 Lamar County's tribute to the men who wore the Confederate gray and were faithful to the causeMap (db m96850) WM
39 Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — Soldier's Rest-1862-
On South Magnolia Street, on the right when traveling north.
This area is the military cemetery for Confederate Soldiers. After an 1862 skirmish in the streets of Florence, it was used to bury casualties until the end of the Civil War. Many unknown Confederates and a few unknown Union soldiers rest here. . . . Map (db m28402) HM
40 Alabama, Lee County, Opelika — Lee County Confederate MemorialCSA    Comrades — 1861    1865 —
On Geneva Street south of South 8th Street, on the left when traveling south.
North side To Our Confederate Dead and Lee County Veterans West side "Nor Shall Your Glory Be Forgot, While Fame Her Record Keeps, Or Honor Points The Hallowed Spot, Where Valor Proudly Sleeps! Easts . . . Map (db m176385) WM
41 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Battle of Sulphur Creek Trestle Surrender Site
Near South Marion Street north of West Washington Street, on the right when traveling south.
This stone marks the site of the surrender of Col. Wallace Campbell U.S.A. to Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest C.S.A. Sept. 24, 1864 Erected by N.B. Forrest Chapter Alabama Div. U.D.C. 1902 In commemoration of the triumph of their . . . Map (db m154212) HM WM
42 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Confederate Circle
Near East Hobbs Street west of Thomas Street, on the left when traveling west.
The Confederate Circle in Athens City Cemetery contains graves of over 50 soldiers killed in or around Athens during the WBTS, 8 unknown. Around 1898 ladies of the local UDC were working in the cemetery when bones, believed to be soldiers, were . . . Map (db m94159) HM
43 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Limestone County Confederate Memorial
On Market Street West at South Marion Street, on the right when traveling east on Market Street West.
[Front] Confederate soldiers of Limestone County [Side] In memory of Limestone's sons This monument is erected by their survivors and Joseph E. Johnston Chapter U.D.C. 1909 [Side] Ennobled by . . . Map (db m156910) WM
44 Alabama, Lowndes County, Lowndesboro — Our Confederate Soldiers1861   1865
Near North Broad Street, 1.5 miles north of U.S. 80, on the right when traveling north.
In Honor of Our Confederate Soldiers 1861 1865 Jno Alexander • Wm. Alexander • Wm. H. Alexander • Ed Alexander • Capt. M.F. Bonham • Maj. Bright • Capt. T.B. Brown • Alberta Caffee • Irvin Crocheron • J.P. Caffee • Jim Crocheron • Jno. . . . Map (db m85472) WM
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45 Alabama, Macon County, Notasulga — Camp WattsNamed for Thomas H. Watts — CSA Attorney General (1862-63) and Alabama Governor (1863-65) —
On Union Camp Road, 0.2 miles north of Cooper Lane, on the right when traveling north.
The camp on this site served as a military hospital, a camp of conscription and instruction, a supply depot, and a cemetery during the War Between the States. At one time, there were hundreds of headstones and rocks marking the final resting place . . . Map (db m73529) HM
46 Alabama, Macon County, Tuskegee — Macon County Confederate Monument
On East Rosa Parks Avenue at North Main Street (Alabama Route 81), on the left when traveling west on East Rosa Parks Avenue.
. . . Map (db m99680) WM
47 Alabama, Madison County, Gurley — "Wildwood"
On John T Reid Parkway/Lee Highway (U.S. 72) 0.1 miles east of Walker Street, on the right when traveling west.
Home of Virginia Clay Clopton (1825-1915) Author and Social Leader who was known in Washington society as "The Belle of the Fifties" Whose first husband, Clement Claiborne Clay (1817-1882), was United States Senator from Alabama (1853-1861) and . . . Map (db m134092) HM
48 Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Confederate Monument
On Westside Square, on the right when traveling north.
Erected on November 21, 1905, a handsome monument was dedicated to the Confederate dead by the Virginia Clay Clopton Chapter #1107 United Daughters of the Confederacy of Huntsville, and was unveiled with proper ceremonies in which many veterans of . . . Map (db m27784) HM
49 Alabama, Marengo County, Demopolis — Marengo County Confederate Monument
On North Main Avenue at West Capitol Street, in the median on North Main Avenue.
Our Confederate Dead 1861  CSA  1865 Map (db m120304) WM
50 Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery — Dan Emmett - Score of DixieThe Montgomery Theater
On North Perry Street at Monroe Street, on the right when traveling south on North Perry Street. Reported permanently removed.
On a wall in this building, "The Montgomery Theater" Dan Emmett first inscribed the score of Dixie for his minstrel orchestra. H.F. Arnold arranged it for band music and used it at the inauguration of Jefferson Davis . . . Map (db m36574) HM
51 Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery — Dexter AvenueFormerly Market Street
On Dexter Avenue at Decatur Street, on the right when traveling east on Dexter Avenue.
This street was named to honor Andrew Dexter one of the founders of Montgomery Along this street moved the inaugural parade of Jefferson Davis when he took the oath of office as President of the Confederate States of America February 18, 1861 . . . Map (db m36589) HM
52 Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery — Janney Foundry Co.1844     1928
On North Court Street at Randolph Street, on the right when traveling north on North Court Street.
Munitions of war furnished by this foundry to the Confederate States of America 1861 — 1865Map (db m101746) HM
53 Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery — Jefferson DavisJune 3, 1808 - December 6, 1889 — Soldier Scholar Statesman —
On North Bainbridge Street at Dexter Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Bainbridge Street.
A graduate of West Point Military Academy, he served the United States as Colonel of Mississippi Volunteers, Mexican War; member of House of Representatives, Senator, and as Secretary of War. Inaugurated President of the provisional government, . . . Map (db m155530) HM
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54 Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery — Ladies Memorial Association
Near Church Street, 0.1 miles north of Catoma Street, on the right when traveling north.
To the Ladies Memorial Association formed in this auditorium April 1866 for the purpose of ministering to the living Confederate soldier and to keep in remembrance his high principles and heroic deeds. . . . Map (db m71277) HM
55 Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery — The First Offices of the Confederate Government
On Bibb Street at Commerce Street, on the right when traveling west on Bibb Street.
Here were located the first offices of the Confederate government from Feb. 22, 1861 to May 21, 1861. Secondary marker: This historic marker relocated on this original site by Preceptor Delta Chapter, Beta Sigma . . . Map (db m104718) HM
56 Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery — William Lowndes Yancey
On East Jefferson Street, 0.1 miles east of North Hull Street, on the left when traveling east.
In the house just north William Lowndes Yancey Statesman, Orator, Secessionist, Confederate Diplomatic Commissioner Died July 28, 1863Map (db m71364) HM
57 Alabama, Morgan County, Decatur — Lest We Forget
Near Washington Street at Memorial Drive when traveling south.
Beneath this hallowed ground lay the remains of fifty-five Confederate soldiers. They gave their lives to establish southern independence, protect their homes, and preserve state's rights. These original headstones were placed in May 1903 by the Joe . . . Map (db m86509) HM
58 Alabama, Morgan County, Decatur — Morgan County Confederate Memorial
On Ferry Street NE south of Cain Street NE, on the right when traveling south.
Lest we forget This monument is erected to the memory of those who offered their lives for a just cause, the defense of states rights Confederate SoldiersMap (db m164879) WM
59 Alabama, Perry County, Marion — Confederate 6-pounder Field Gun
On Washington Street (Alabama Route 286) north of Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling north.
This gun was cast at Tuscaloosa, Ala. in the early days of the Civil War. It was intended for local defense and was bought by private subscriptions through the efforts of Dr. O. L. Shivers, Sr. 1861 –––– . . . Map (db m116912) HM
60 Alabama, Perry County, Marion — Nicola Marschall1829 - 1917
On Washington Street at Jackson Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Street.
In honor of Nicola Marschall 1829 - 1917 who designed at Marion Ala. The “Stars And Bars” first official flag adopted by “The Confederate States of America,” at Montgomery Ala., March 4, 1861; then raised over dome of . . . Map (db m70100) HM
61 Alabama, Pike County, Troy — Confederate Memorial
On South Three Notch Street (U.S. 29) south of Elm Street, on the left when traveling south.
North Side "Lest We Forget." This shaft is erected to honor and perpetuate the memory and valor of our Confederate Soldiers. West Side "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." South . . . Map (db m36567) HM
62 Alabama, Russell County, Fort Mitchell — James Cantey
Near U.S. 165.
Near here was the home of Confederate Brigadier General James Cantey who arrived in 1849 to operate a plantation owned by his father. Prior to coming to Russell County he had practiced law at his birthplace, Camden, South Carolina, and had . . . Map (db m81715) HM
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63 Alabama, St. Clair County, Ashville — The Dean / Inzer HouseHome of Lt. Col. / Judge John Washington Inzer
On 5th Street (U.S. 411) at 7th Avenue, on the right when traveling south on 5th Street.
Greek revival antebellum home built by Moses Dean in 1852, acquired by John W. Inzer in 1866. Home occupied by Inzer family from 1866 to 1987. In July 1987 home and its contents, including extensive law library, deeded by family heirs to St. Clair . . . Map (db m28092) HM
64 Alabama, St. Clair County, Cropwell — Coosa River
On Hardwick Road at Mays Drive, on the left when traveling north on Hardwick Road.
United Daughters of Confederacy chartered 1914 The Coosa River was a factor in area until impounded 1946 to form Lake Logan MartinMap (db m217719) HM
65 Alabama, Sumter County, Livingston — Sumter County Confederate Monument1861 - 1865
Near Lafayette Street at Franklin Street, on the right when traveling south.
Our Confederate Heroes For listing of names on monument - see belowMap (db m92670) WM
66 Alabama, Talladega County, Munford — A.J. Buttram Monument
On Jenifer Road at Campbell Road, on the right when traveling north on Jenifer Road.
A.J. Buttram Confederate Soldier Killed Here Apr. 23, 1865 During Croxton’s Raid Map (db m144904) HM WM
67 Alabama, Talladega County, Munford — Battle of Munford
On Jenifer Road at Campbell Road, on the right when traveling north on Jenifer Road.
A.J. Buttram, killed in the Battle of Munford, was the last Confederate soldier killed east of the Mississippi. The monument in his memory was unveiled November 4, 1914, by the John Tyler Morgan UDC Chapter and rededicated in 2015 by the . . . Map (db m144902) HM
68 Alabama, Tuscaloosa County, McCalla — Tannehill Furnaces
Near Confederate Parkway.
Tannehill Furnaces began as a small forge in 1830. During the War Between the States (1861-1865) these furnaces were a major supplier of iron and munitions for the Confederacy. When partially destroyed by Union troops on March 31, . . . Map (db m36926) HM
69 Alabama, Tuscaloosa County, Tuscaloosa — Amelia Gayle Gorgas1826-1913
Near Capstone Drive.
Daughter of John Gayle, Governor of Alabama. Wife of Josiah Gorgas, Brigadier General, C. S. A. Mother of William Crawford Gorgas, Surgeon General, U. S. A. Untiring nurse in Confederate Hospitals, 1861-1865. First Historian Alabama Division, . . . Map (db m33653) HM
70 Alabama, Tuscaloosa County, Tuscaloosa — University of Alabama Civil War Memorial1861 - 1865
Near Capstone Drive.
The University of Alabama gave to the Confederacy - 7 General Officers, 25 Colonels, 14 Lieutenant - Colonels, 21 Majors, 125 Captains, 273 Staff and other commissioned officers, 66 Non-Commissioned Officers and 294 Private Soldiers. Recognizing . . . Map (db m33654) HM
71 Alabama, Walker County, Jasper — Confederate Monument
On 19th Street at 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling west on 19th Street.
The Confederate Monument was erected on November 13, 1907 and dedicated May 2, 1908 by the Jasper Chapter No. 925 United Daughters of the Confederacy under the leadership of Elizabeth Cain Musgrove to honor the 1900 soldiers who served from Walker . . . Map (db m37222) HM
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72 Alabama, Washington County, Chatom — Washington County Confederate Memorial... Lest We Forget 1861 – 1865 — Our Confederate Ancestors —
On Court Street at Central Avenue (Alabama Route 56), on the left when traveling north on Court Street.
Dedicated to the memory and honor of all the men who served in the Confederate States Armies from Washington County For these were men Whom power could not corrupt Whom death could not terrify Whom defeat could not dishonor. . . . Map (db m122738) WM
73 Arizona, Maricopa County, Phoenix, Central City — Memorial to Arizona Confederate Troops
Near Adams Street, 0.1 miles west of 15th Avenue and Adams. Reported permanently removed.
Memorial to Arizona Confederate Troops 1861 - 1865 United Daughters of the Confederacy 1961 "A Nation That Forgets its Past has no Future"Map (db m27400) HM
74 Arizona, Pinal County, Picacho — Battle at PicachoApril 15, 1862
Near Interstate 10. Reported missing.
Dedicated to those Confederate frontiersmen who occupied Arizona Territory, C.S.A., created by President Jefferson Davis, February 14, 1862. Just two months later, ten of Capt. Sherod Hunter's Confederate Cavalrymen successfully defended Picacho . . . Map (db m73899) HM
75 Arkansas, Benton County, Bentonville — Confederate Memorial
On West Central Avenue at North Main Street, on the left when traveling east on West Central Avenue. Reported permanently removed.
All 4 sides Confederate Side 1 To the Southern Soldiers Side 2 Their names are borne on honor's shield. Their record is with God. Side 3 They fought for home and fatherland. Side . . . Map (db m21242) HM
76 Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — Boone County WWI Monument
On West Rush Avenue east of North Willow Street, on the right.
. . . Map (db m143891) WM
77 Arkansas, Chicot County, Lake Village — Chicot County Confederate MonumentCSA — 1861 - 1865 —
On North Lakeshore Drive (State Highway 144) at Main Street, in the median on North Lakeshore Drive.
Front (West side) "To the Confederate soldiers of Chicot County, the record of whose sublime self sacrifice and undying devotion is the proud heritage of a loyal posterity." Rear (East side)   We care not . . . Map (db m90255) WM
78 Arkansas, Clark County, Arkadelphia — Clark County Confederate MemorialC. S. A. — 1861 — 1865 —
On Clay Street at Court Street, on the right when traveling east on Clay Street.
East face When the last trumpet is sounded, may each one answer the roll call of the heavenly army. South face "The principles for which they fought live eternally." erected by the Harris Flanagin Chapter, . . . Map (db m121961) WM
79 Arkansas, Craighead County, Jonesboro — Civil War Action in Western Craighead County
On East Kings Highway (Arkansas Route 18/91) at Jacksonport Road (County Road 118), on the left when traveling east on East Kings Highway.
On June 17th 1862, the First Wisconsin Cavalry, US saw action against 30th Ark Inf. and 6th MO Militia CSA. The overall commanders were Confederate General M. Jeff Thompson and US Colonel Edward Daniels. Federal forces bivouacked at Jonesboro . . . Map (db m221048) HM
80 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — Crawford County Confederate Memorial
On Main Street east of South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east.
[Northwest face] 1899 Furled but not forgotten 1861 C.S.A. 1865 Erected by the Mary Lee Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy [Southwest face] Battles Oak Hill – Aug. 10, 1861. Elk Horn – March 6 to 8, 1862. . . . Map (db m236850) WM
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81 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — Crawford County War Memorial
On South 4th Street at Webster Street, on the left when traveling north on South 4th Street.
On this lawn was erected our first Courthouse in 1841 and has been the scene for many events during the wars in which Crawford County boys fought. Mexican War, 1846. War Between the States, 1861-1865. Spanish American War, 1898. . . . Map (db m96859) WM
82 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — Fairview Cemetery Confederate Memorial
Near Fayetteville Road (State Highway 59) south of McKibben Street, on the right when traveling south.
Erected in memory of our Confederate soldiers from Ark., Tex., La., Mo., and Indian territory, who lost their lives in the Battles of Oak Hill, Elk Horn, and Prairie Grove.Map (db m96632) WM
83 Arkansas, Crittenden County, Crawfordsville — Crawfordsville
On Old Highway 64 (Business Highway 64) 0.1 miles east of Main Street (State Route 50), on the right when traveling east.
Named for Adolphus Fountain Crawford Born Aug. 15, 1848 Died Feb. 21, 1876 Confederate soldier of Arkansas, he fought under Gen. Price.Map (db m116177) HM
84 Arkansas, Crittenden County, Marion — Confederate Soldier's Memorial1861     1865
Near Court Street north of East Military Road.
In memory of Crittenden County's Confederate soldiersMap (db m116361) WM
85 Arkansas, Drew County, Monticello — 91 — Drew County Troops
On South Main Street (State Highway 83) south of East Shelton Street, on the right when traveling south.
(side 1) Sixteen Confederate companies were raised in Drew County during the Civil War. Two, the "Confederate Stars" and "Selma Rifles," joined the 3rd Arkansas Infantry and fought with the Army of Northern Virginia. Three, the "Cut-off . . . Map (db m85087) HM
86 Arkansas, Faulkner County, Conway — Conway Confederate Monument
On Robinson Avenue west of Locust Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
1861-65 Dedicated to the memory of our Confederate soldiers the bravest of the brave Erected by Robert E. Lee Chapter No. 718, U.D.C. Oct. 1925Map (db m237103) WM
87 Arkansas, Grant County, Leola — Battle of Jenkins' Ferry
Near State Highway 46, 1.9 miles south of State Highway 291, on the right when traveling south.
Erected in memory of the soldiers of the Confederacy, who gave their lives for the cause at the Battle of Jenkins Ferry, April 30, 1864, Dedicated September 19, 1928, by the James F. Fagan and Jenkins Ferry Chapters of the United Daughters of the . . . Map (db m37303) HM
88 Arkansas, Independence County, Batesville — Batesville Confederate Monument
On East Main Street at Broad Street, on the left when traveling west on East Main Street.
[North face] In memory of the sons of Independence County who served in the Confederate army, their mothers, wives, sisters and daughters who, with patriotic devotion remained steadfast to their cause, during the war period. . . . Map (db m221187) WM
89 Arkansas, Johnson County, Clarksville — Clarksville Confederate Monument
Near Oaklawn Cemetery at Montgomery Street.
Sacred to the memory of our Confederate dead 1861-1865Map (db m225422) WM
90 Arkansas, Lee County, Marianna — Lee County Confederate Monument — General Robert E. Lee —
Near East Main Street at North Poplar Street when traveling south.
South face  “Fidelis Fortissimus.” 1861 1865 Erected by D. G. Govan Chapter U. D. C. In loving memory, of Lee County's Confederate Soldiers. ______ "No braver bled for a brighter land . . . Map (db m117504) WM
91 Arkansas, Lincoln County, Star City — Lincoln County Confederate Memorial
On South Jefferson Street at West Bradley Street, on the left when traveling south on South Jefferson Street.
[southwest panel] In memory of our Confederate heroes 1861—1865 [southeast panel] Lincoln County remembers the faithfulness of her sons and commends their example to future generations [northeast panel] Erected by Capt. J. . . . Map (db m238099) WM
92 Arkansas, Lonoke County, Lonoke — Lonoke County Confederate Monument
On North Center Street (State Highway 31) north of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
West Side Below an image of two crossed flags and the dates 1861-1865 In memory of our Confederate Soldiers North Side Erected by the T.C. Hindman Chapter U.D.C. Lonoke, Ark. East Side Lonoke County commends the . . . Map (db m65714) WM
93 Arkansas, Miller County, Rondo — 7 — Confederate Records Stored at Rondo
Near McClure Road at Cobb Lane, on the left when traveling east.
When Gen. Frederick Steele's Union army invaded southwest Arkansas in April 1864, threatening the Confederate state capital at Washington, Gov. Harris Flanagin moved the state archives to Rondo, where they were deposited in James Abraham's store. . . . Map (db m96022) HM
94 Arkansas, Mississippi County, Osceola — Confederate Veterans of Mississippi County
On North Walnut Street (U.S. 61) at West Hale Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Walnut Street.
1861 - 1865 In memory of the Confederate Veterans of Mississippi County erected A.D. 1934 United Daughters of the Confederacy Elliott Fletcher Chapter Bytheville ArkansasMap (db m36531) HM
95 Arkansas, Newton County, Jasper — 111 — Civil War in Newton County / Newton County Civil War Troops
On Court Street (State Highway 7) at Stone Street (State Highway 7), on the right when traveling east on Court Street.
Civil War in Newton County Several military actions took place in Newton County during the Civil War. On Jan. 10, 1863, Union troops attacked and destroyed a large saltpeter works on the Buffalo River. Skirmishes were fought June 14 and Nov. . . . Map (db m225345) HM
96 Arkansas, Ouachita County, Camden — To Our Confederate Women1861 - 1865
On Jefferson Street, SW near Scott Alley.
To the Confederate women Whose pious ministration To our wounded soldiers, Soothed the last hours of those Who died far from the objects Of their tenderest love; Whose domestic labors Contributed much to supply The wants of . . . Map (db m106934) HM WM
97 Arkansas, Ouachita County, Chidester — The Battle of Poison Springs.
On Arkansas Route 76, 0.2 miles east of County Road 175, on the right when traveling east.
Fought near here April 18, 1864. Map (db m242741) HM
98 Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock, Downtown — 150th Anniversary of the War Between the States
Near West Markham Street at Ashley Street, on the right when traveling west.
. . . Map (db m157597) WM
99 Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock, Downtown — Arkansas State Capitol1836-1936
Near West Markham Street at Ashley Street, on the right when traveling west.
Arkansas State Capitol Built in 1836 The Ordinance of Secession was adopted here, May 6, 1861. This tablet placed by Memorial Chapter No. 48, United Daughters of the Confederacy, June 15, 1936, the one-hundredth birthday of this . . . Map (db m157495) HM
100 Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock, Downtown — David Owen Dodd Memorial
Near West Markham Street at Ashley Street, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
David O. Dodd Arkansas Boy Martyr of the Confederacy Born Nov. 10, 1846 Executed Jan. 8, 1864 ”Aye, such was the love of the boy for his Southland, Such his endurance, his courage, his pride, That e'er he'd betray his own beloved band He . . . Map (db m157596) HM WM

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