Memorial to Civil War Soldiers of the University, "Silent Sam", University of North Carolina
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N 35° 54.817 W 079° 03.127
17S E 675759 N 3976120
Quick Description: This memorial honors the 321 alumni of the University of North Carolina who died in the Civil War and also honors all students of UNC who joined the Confederate Army.
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 5/8/2006 8:41:03 AM
Waymark Code: WMC5Z
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Long Description:
Erected in 1913 as a monument to the 321 alumni of the
University who died in the Civil War and all students who joined
the Confederate Army, this statue is known by students as "Silent
Sam". Although the soldier holds a rifle, it is silent because he
wears no cartridge box for ammunition.
The university continued operations during the Civil War, thanks
to President Swain's reliance on wounded veterans and men who were
exempt from military service.
To record your own visit the this waymark,
take your own photo of the statue and post it in your log, along
with some comments about your visit. Logs must contain the required
photo. Thanks.
