Confederate Soldier Statue - Kaufman, TX - Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures on Waymarking.com

This memorial appears to be three distinct sections. At the top is a statue of a Confederate Soldier, distinctive for having a mustache and beard and appearing more mature than most Confederate soldier sculptures, according to the Smithsonian inventory.

The statue rests on an intermediate base, featuring crossed rifles on the front and a wreath with "U.C.V." in it. This intermediate base rests on the inscribed base.

The inscriptions on the base read:
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TITLE: Confederate Soldier Statue, (sculpture). ARTIST(S): Unknown, sculptor. DATE: ca. 1911. Relocated 1955. MEDIUM: Sculpture: stone; Base: gray granite. CONTROL NUMBER: IAS TX000219 Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link] PHYSICAL LOCATION: The sculpture stands in front of the Kaufman County Courthouse, surrounded by a short black iron fence with a gate. 100 West Mulberry Street Kaufman, TX 75142-2049 DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH: Between the base, listed as Base: approx. 6 x 4 x 4 ft. and the statue, listed as Sculpture: approx. 6 ft. 3 in. x 2 ft. 9 in. x 2 ft. 6 in., there's more base. It appears to be taller than the listed base, featuring crossed rifles and "U.C.V." in a wreath. See photo gallery for details.

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