Confederate Memorial

The Confederate Memorial stands in Arlington with a central bronze statue mounted on a tall pedestal. Life-sized figures are arranged around the main statue, each representing different aspects of life and experience.

Congress authorized the memorial in 1900 following President McKinley's speech about reinterring Confederate remains at Arlington. The structure was constructed over the following years and was removed in December 2023.

Women's organizations, particularly the United Daughters of the Confederacy, drove the fundraising and planning for this memorial in the early 1900s. Their work shows how women shaped public memory and memorialization efforts during that period.

The memorial was located in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, where it served as a gathering point for remembrance events over many decades. Visitors seeking information about its former location should consult Arlington's official resources for current details.

The memorial featured 32 life-sized figures arranged around the central bronze statue, each with intricate details and inscriptions. This elaborate sculptural composition made it one of the most detailed figural monuments in the cemetery.

Location: North Carolina

Architects: Henry Bacon

Creator: Francis Herman Packer

GPS coordinates: 34.23430,-77.94590

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:05