The George Davis Monument, Confederate memorial statue in Wilmington, North Carolina, US
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
The statue's inscriptions present George Davis as a scholar, patriot, and statesman, reflecting early 20th-century perspectives on Confederate commemoration.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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