The George Davis Monument

The George Davis Monument is a bronze statue in Wilmington that was placed on a granite pedestal with multiple inscribed texts. It stood on a traffic island along Market Street for over a century before being taken down.

The statue was erected in 1911 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy to honor George Davis, who held the position of Attorney General in the Confederate States. Its construction occurred during a period when monuments celebrating the South were being widely erected.

The statue's inscriptions present George Davis as a scholar, patriot, and statesman, reflecting early 20th-century perspectives on Confederate commemoration.

The site was long accessible on a traffic island in the downtown area. Visitors can explore the location to understand the historical context and changes that took place in the city.

The cornerstone contained historical items such as George Davis's original commission document and newspapers from 1909. These objects offer insight into the era when the monument was built.

Location: North Carolina

Creator: Francis Herman Packer

GPS coordinates: 34.23560,-77.94580

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:02