Confederate Soldiers Monument, Bronze memorial monument at Texas State Capitol, US
The Confederate Soldiers Monument features a bronze figure representing the American South, with four cinerary urns symbolizing each year of the Civil War.
The monument was erected in 1903 under the direction of Italian sculptor Pompeo Coppini during a period of increased Confederate memorial construction across Southern states.
The monument exists within ongoing discussions about Confederate symbols in public spaces, reflecting different interpretations of American Civil War remembrance.
The monument stands in a maintained area of the Texas State Capitol grounds, with informational plaques providing historical context about its creation and significance.
Each of the four urns surrounding the central bronze figure contains detailed inscriptions listing the Confederate military units from Texas.
Location: Austin
Inception: 1903
Creator: Pompeo Coppini
GPS coordinates: 30.27311,-97.74079
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:36
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