Confederate Monument (Jackson, Mississippi)
The Confederate Monument is a historic monument in Jackson, Mississippi. It features a soldier standing on top of an obelisk.[2] It was built in 1891, and its dedication was attended by many veterans of the Confederate States Army.[3] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing property to the Old Capitol since November 25, 1969.[3]
St. Louis (Missouri) Globe-Democrat article from June 1891 concerning dedication of the monument
Confederate Monument | |
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| Location | Old Capitol Green, Jackson, Mississippi |
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| Coordinates | 32.299801°N 90.179388°W |
| Built | 1891 |
| Part of | Capitol Green (ID69000083[1]) |
| Designated CP | November 25, 1969 |
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- "Rebel Monuments in Jackson and Mississippi". Jackson Free Press. July 1, 2015. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
- "NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLAC INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM: The Capitol Green". National Park Service. United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
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