Confederate Monument (Jackson, Mississippi)

United States historic place

The Confederate Monument is a historic monument in Jackson, Mississippi, United States.

History

The monument 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

See also

• List of Confederate monuments and memorials

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
2. "Rebel Monuments in Jackson and Mississippi". Jackson Free Press. July 1, 2015. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
3. "NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLAC INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM: The Capitol Green". National Park Service. United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved March 21, 2018.