Monument to North Carolina Women of the Confederacy

The bronze and granite monument features a seated elderly woman holding a book beside a young boy with a sword, representing generational knowledge transfer.

The monument was constructed in 1914 through Colonel Ashley Horne's private donation after multiple unsuccessful attempts to secure legislative funding for the project.

The monument's eastern and western reliefs depict soldiers departing for war and returning home, reflecting the experiences of North Carolina families during wartime.

Following protests in 2020, state authorities relocated the 75-foot structure from its original position to secure storage, making it inaccessible to visitors.

The architectural design came from Henry Bacon, the same architect who created the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., forming an interesting historical connection.

GPS coordinates: 35.77974,-78.63964

Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:50