Rankin County Confederate Monument

The Rankin County Confederate Monument is a Civil War memorial in Brandon, Mississippi, featuring a seven-foot-tall granite statue of a Confederate soldier standing at attention on a marble pedestal. The entire structure reaches about 37 feet tall and displays inscribed text on all four sides of its base.

The monument was established in 1907 by the Brandon Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy to honor soldiers from Rankin County. This creation followed a widespread movement in the early 1900s to erect such memorials across Southern towns.

The inscriptions on all four sides express sentiments important to the South, including tributes to those who fought for the Confederacy.

The monument is located at the intersection of Government Street and North Street in downtown Brandon's historic district and is easily accessible on foot. The site offers clear views from street level and sits near other historic buildings in the area.

Unlike many other similar memorials, this monument faces west toward the direction Union troops entered Brandon during the war. This unusual orientation makes the site noteworthy among those interested in the war's local history.

GPS coordinates: 32.27313,-89.98680

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:20