Confederate Soldier - Union Springs, AL
N 32° 08.620 W 085° 43.011
16S E 621015 N 3557081
The Confederate Soldier stands atop the Bullock County Confederate Soldiers Memorial.
Waymark Code: WMN3W2
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 12/21/2014
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The Confederate Soldier is a life-size sculpture. He is wearing a Kepi cap and what appears to be a what was known as a "Shell" jacket. His musket is grounded in front of him and is held in both hands near the muzzle. He has a pack on his back.
Memorial Text:
Our heroes 1861 – 1865
Died on the field of battle:
T’was noble thus to die:
God smiles on valiant soldiers,
Their record is on high.
In memory of the Confederate dead of Bullock Co, Ala.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Confederate Soldier
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Unknown
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1893
Materials used: Stone
Location: The sculpture is located in the Old City Cemetery, also known as the Confederate Cemetery.
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