Memorial to the Confederate Dead of Alexandria, Virginia
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member robert
N 38° 48.237 W 077° 02.834
18S E 322230 N 4297011
Located in the intersection of Prince Street and Washington Street in Old Town Alexandria (VA).
Waymark Code: WMQHF
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/16/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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You can get right up to it if you're careful. "Erected to the memory of the Confederate dead of Alexandria, VA by their surviving comrades. May 24th 1889. This monument marks the spot from which the Alexandria troops left to join the Confederate forces, May 24, 1861." The names of the soldiers are on the side.
Date Installed or Dedicated: 05/24/1889

Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: Surviving Soldiers from Alexandria

Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Confederate

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