Augusta Confederate Monument, Civil War memorial sculpture in downtown Augusta, United States
The marble monument rises seventy-six feet high on a granite base, featuring statues of four Confederate generals around its foundation point.
The Ladies Memorial Association of Augusta commissioned this monument in 1875, leading to its dedication ceremony on October 31, 1878.
The monument displays inscriptions and sculptures that reflect the post-Civil War social attitudes prevalent in the Southern United States during the late 1800s.
Located in the median of Broad Street's 700 block, visitors can find this monument at coordinates 33.4749 latitude and -81.9644 longitude.
The architectural firm VanGruder and Young from Philadelphia designed the structure, while Antonio Fontana carved the detailed marble elements.
Inception: 1878
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 33.47490,-81.96440
Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:57
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