LEGACY Jefferson Davis Monument - New Orleans, LA
N 29° 58.195 W 090° 05.652
15R E 780402 N 3319005
Large monument to Jefferson Davis, located in the middle ground of the Jefferson Davis Parkway at Canal St. in New Orleans. The memorial was installed in 1911, then removed and placed in storage on 11 May 2017.
Waymark Code: WMC08Z
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 07/10/2011
Views: 6
Very large and tall statue. It was formerly located n the middle ground at the intersection of Jeff. Davis Parkway at the Canal Street crossing. Appeared in great condition at the time of its waymarking.
I happened by this, not exactly looking for it. One of many great art pieces hidden throughout New Orleans' along streets and highways in public grounds. There is a small kids park located a few hundred feet from this.
This statue was removed and placed in storage in 11 May 2017 as one of four Confederate monuments the New Orleans City Ciuncik ordered be relocated.
From the Smithsonian website, the inscription states
(On base:) JEFFERSON DAVIS/PRESIDENT/CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA/1861-1865/SOLDIER-STATESMAN-PATRIOT/ HIS NAME IS ENSHRINED IN THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE FOR WHOM HE SUFFERED AND HIS DEEDS ARE FOREVER WELDED TO IMMORTALITY A MAJESTIC ORATOR; IN CHARACTER/FIRM; IN JUDGEMENT SOUND, IN PURPOSE/RESOLUTE. (Incised on bronze rocks:) 1776 (Incised under proper left hand on column:) 1878 (Incised on rim of column:) 1787 signed Founder's mark appears.
On base, What I read and have pictures of reads
JEFFERSON DAVIS/PRESIDENT/CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA/1861-1865/SOLDIER-STATESMAN-PATRIOT/THE SOUTH SEEKING A LEADER FOR/THE HIGHEST OFFICE, CHOOSE HIM FROM/AMONG HER MEN. A PROFOUND/STUDENT OF THE CONSTITUTION;/A MAJESTIC ORATOR; IN CHARACTER/FIRM; IN JUDGEMENT SOUND, IN PURPOSE/RESOLUTE<br
Description from the Smithsonian website states:
Description: Full-length portrait of Jefferson Davis, dressed in period frock-coat. He is depicted standing, with proper right arm outstretched and proper left arm resting on a book, atop a column rising above rocks. Three books also rest on rear of base. The base includes a bas-relief design of palms and circular bronze medallion which reads: "The Confederate States of America 22 February 1862/DEO VINDICE
TITLE: Jefferson Davis Monument
ARTIST(S): Edward Virginius Valentine
DATE: Feb. 22, 1911.
MEDIUM: Sculpture: bronze; Base: granite.
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS 88350009
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
1911-2017: Intersection of Jefferson Davis Parkway and Canal St.
New Orleans, LA
As of 11 May 2017: At an unknown storage location
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
Was in fine condition, appeared to have been recently restored or cleaned. The inventory listing has a different Base inscription.
Statue is no longer at the database location as of 11 May 2017
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