Confederate Monument, Civil War memorial in Portsmouth, United States
The Confederate Monument is a white metal and granite obelisk designed by Charles E. Cassell near Portsmouth's courthouse. The structure rises from a base and tapers toward the top, characteristic of traditional memorial obelisk design.
The monument was completed on December 14, 1876, during a period when the American South constructed numerous Confederate memorials. This wave of memorialization occurred decades after the Civil War ended and reflected evolving regional politics.
The structure sits beside the courthouse, a building with troubling connections to slavery and human trafficking. Its placement raises questions about how communities choose to memorialize and interpret their past.
The site is currently closed to public access due to safety concerns. Visitors should be aware that its status may change as community discussions about its future continue.
Parts of the structure have been removed following incidents, including a statue that fell and injured a protester during civil unrest. These events highlight ongoing community tensions about the memorial's legacy.
Location: Portsmouth
Inception: December 14, 1876
Architects: Charles E. Cassell
Creator: Charles E. Cassell
Made from material: granite, white metal
GPS coordinates: 36.83500,-76.30110
Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:01
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