Bentonville Confederate Monument, Bentonville, AR
1908 (Photograph 1995)
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This Bentonville Confederate Monument was unveiled in 1908 in Bentonville, Arkansas. It depicts a bearded Confederate soldier holding his rifle.
Engraved in the granite on the west side is: "To the Southern Soldiers Erected by A.J. Bates and the James H. Berry Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy. Aug. 8, 1908. CONFEDERATE." Engraved in the granite on the south side is "1861-65 CONFEDERATE." Engraved in the granite on the east side is "They fought for home and Fatherland. CONFEDERATE." Engraved in the granite on the north side is "Their names are borne on Honor's shield. Their record is with God. CONFEDERATE."
A metal plaque added to the monument in 1914 states "James H. Berry, 1841-1913. Soldier and Statesman. Beloved of Arkansas. 2nd Lieutenant. Co. E 16th Ark. Infantry C.S.A. Legislator - Jurist. Governor of Arkansas. United States Senator. He performed every duty wiht an eye single to the public welfare and his own unblemished honor this table is placed here by the James H. Berry Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy. The Pat Cleburne Camp Sons of Confederate Veterans. And other friends in loving remembrance and appreciated of his noble life and character."
In September 2020, following a series of national protests against police brutality and racism in policing, the monument was removed from Public Square Park opposite the Benton County Courthouse. Current plans include moving the monument to a private park near Bentonville Cemetery.
This photo and description of the Bentonville Confederate Monument in Bentonville, AR are part of materials from its nomination form for the National Register of Historic Places.
Engraved in the granite on the west side is: "To the Southern Soldiers Erected by A.J. Bates and the James H. Berry Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy. Aug. 8, 1908. CONFEDERATE." Engraved in the granite on the south side is "1861-65 CONFEDERATE." Engraved in the granite on the east side is "They fought for home and Fatherland. CONFEDERATE." Engraved in the granite on the north side is "Their names are borne on Honor's shield. Their record is with God. CONFEDERATE."
A metal plaque added to the monument in 1914 states "James H. Berry, 1841-1913. Soldier and Statesman. Beloved of Arkansas. 2nd Lieutenant. Co. E 16th Ark. Infantry C.S.A. Legislator - Jurist. Governor of Arkansas. United States Senator. He performed every duty wiht an eye single to the public welfare and his own unblemished honor this table is placed here by the James H. Berry Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy. The Pat Cleburne Camp Sons of Confederate Veterans. And other friends in loving remembrance and appreciated of his noble life and character."
In September 2020, following a series of national protests against police brutality and racism in policing, the monument was removed from Public Square Park opposite the Benton County Courthouse. Current plans include moving the monument to a private park near Bentonville Cemetery.
This photo and description of the Bentonville Confederate Monument in Bentonville, AR are part of materials from its nomination form for the National Register of Historic Places.
This primary source comes from the Records of the National Park Service.
National Archives Identifier: 26139217
Full Citation: Bentonville Confederate Monument, Bentonville, AR; 1908 (Photograph 1995); National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks Program Records: Arkansas; National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks Program Records, 2013 - 2017; Records of the National Park Service, Record Group 79; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/bentonville-confederate-monument-bentonville-ar, April 19, 2024]Rights: Copyright Not Evaluated Learn more on our privacy and legal page.