"Oakland Cemetery Confederate Lion - Atlanta" Waymark

Long Description:
Northeast of the Obelisk, the unknowns are guarded by the “Lion of Atlanta.” Modeled after the Swiss “Lion of Lucerne.” The Lion was carved in 1894 from the largest block of marble quarried in Georgia up to that time. For the nameless soldiers, the dying lion rests on the flag they followed and “guards their dust,” in the words of a commemorative poem.

Date Installed or Dedicated: 01/01/1894 Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: Oakland Cemetery and partners Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Confederate Rating (1-5): Related Website: [Web Link] Photo or photos will be uploaded.: yes

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