Confederate Memorial

The Confederate Memorial is a monument in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, United States, honoring Confederate soldiers. The remaining base is made of Woodstock Quartz Monzonite, while the former thirty-three bronze figures have been removed.

Moses Jacob Ezekiel, sculptor and Confederate Army veteran, created this monument in 1914. It was built at the initiative of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, who raised funds and secured its placement in Section 16 of the cemetery.

The name refers to the Confederate States, which fought for slavery during the Civil War. Visitors today see the massive stone base of Woodstock Quartz Monzonite, while the bronze figures have been removed, and the structure stands as a witness to a long-contested culture of memory.

This monument sits in Section 16 of Arlington National Cemetery, which is open to visitors daily. The site is a short walk from the main entrance and accessible via marked pathways.

Workers dismantled the bronze sculptures in December 2023 and left the granite base standing to avoid disturbing surrounding graves. The removal followed years of debate over the meaning of Confederate symbols in public spaces.

Location: Arlington County

Inception: 1912

Creator: Moses Jacob Ezekiel

Made from material: bronze, Woodstock Quartz Monzonite

Website: http://arlingtoncemetery.mil/Explore-the-Cemetery/Monuments-and-Memorials/Confederate-Memorial%20Confederate%20Memorial

GPS coordinates: 38.87612,-77.07728

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:26