Camden Confederate Monument

The Camden Confederate Monument stands at the Ouachita County Courthouse and features a marble statue of a woman holding a flagpole mounted atop a granite obelisk. The figure is positioned prominently on the stone base and can be viewed from multiple angles around the courthouse grounds.

The monument was erected in 1914 by local chapters of the United Confederate Veterans and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. These organizations sought to honor women's roles during the American Civil War.

The monument represents one of two structures in Arkansas dedicated to recognizing women's contributions to Confederate efforts between 1861 and 1865.

The memorial is located at the intersection of Harrison Street and Scott Alley adjacent to the courthouse. The site is easy to reach on foot and clearly visible from the street.

This monument is one of only two in Arkansas specifically dedicated to women during the war. In 2020, the community voted to preserve it on the National Register of Historic Places despite nationwide discussions about such memorials.

GPS coordinates: 33.58458,-92.83065

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:43