Artist of Confederacy, Louisville, KY
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N 38° 14.595 W 085° 42.966
16S E 612351 N 4233583
This historical marker is found at the grave site for the German-born artist who designed the Confederate Stars and Bars flag.
Waymark Code: WM70W4
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 08/16/2009
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The marker and grave are found in the historic Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville, KY. Visiting hours are 8:00 am to 4:45 pm daily.
The marker text is:
Nicola Marschall designed the Stars and Bars, official flag of Confederacy, and gray uniform of the Southern army, March 1861. Born, 1829, St. Wendel, Germany, he came to U.S. (Alabama) in 1849 to continue professionally in art. Noted portraits: Jefferson Davis, other Confederates; Lincoln and other Presidents. In 1873 he came to Louisville where he died, 1917.
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