Tuskegee Confederate Monument

The Tuskegee Confederate Monument is a granite statue positioned in the center of Tuskegee Square in front of the county courthouse. The structure displays inscriptions dedicated to soldiers from Macon County who fought during the Civil War period.

The United Daughters of the Confederacy erected this memorial in 1906 on land provided by county government. The placement occurred during a period when racial segregation was legally enforced in the community and region.

The monument remains a focal point of community discussions about historical representation, located in a city that is now 97 percent African American.

The monument sits on the central public square in front of the courthouse and is visible from the street. The location is easy to access on foot and offers a clear view of the surrounding civic area.

A 2023 court ruling allows county officials to remove the monument, giving the United Daughters of the Confederacy 60 days to relocate the structure.

Location: Tuskegee

GPS coordinates: 32.42417,-85.69088

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:25