Confederate Memorial Monument

The Confederate Memorial Monument is a war memorial on the grounds of the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery with stone figures and carved reliefs. The structure displays crafted details and stands in a publicly accessible area of the Capitol grounds.

Sculptor Alexander Doyle designed the memorial in 1886 to honor Alabama's Civil War soldiers. It emerged during an era when Southern states were constructing public monuments to acknowledge their military service.

The monument represents how the South memorialized its soldiers after the Civil War and shaped regional identity through public monuments. Visitors encounter how communities addressed their wartime experiences through these structures.

The memorial is open to visitors during Capitol grounds hours with no special requirements needed for access. Viewing the stone carvings is best done during daylight hours to see the carved details and craftsmanship clearly.

The monument was constructed using materials specifically selected for durability against weather and time. This careful choice of stone and construction methods has allowed the carved details to survive and remain visible for over a century.

Inception: 1898

Creator: Alexander Doyle

GPS coordinates: 32.37840,-86.30060

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:52