C.S.A. Cairn -- Tannehill Ironworks State Park, McCalla AL
N 33° 15.022 W 087° 04.178
16S E 493513 N 3679044
A cairn memorializing the Confederate states of America, for whom the Tannehill Ironworks was an important source of material and munitions.
Waymark Code: WMWEYT
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 08/25/2017
Views: 0
This cairn stands in a small memorial area near the camp store not far from the museum. The 4-sided cairn is built of local rock blocks and stands about 6 feet tall. It features a metal plaque which reads as follows:
"C.S.A.
1861-1865
Alabama - Arkansas - Florida - Georgia - Louisiana - Mississippi -
N Carolina - S Carolina -Tennessee - Texas - Virginia
(Kentucky-Missouri)
"The war being in an end, I believe it to be the duty of everyone to unite in the restoration of the country and the establishment of peace and harmony. . ."
Robert E. Lee"
Date Installed or Dedicated: 01/01/1980
Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: Unknown
Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Confederate
Rating (1-5): 
Related Website: [Web Link]
Photo or photos will be uploaded.: yes
|
Visit Instructions:To log a visit, a waymarker must visit the monument or memorial in person and post a photo. Personal observations and comments will be appreciated.