Camden Confederate Monument, Camden, AR
1915 (Photographs 1995)
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The Camden Confederate Monument (also known as the Confederate Women's Memorial) by was unveiled in Camden, Arkansas in 1915.
The marble sculpture depicts a lone female figure in a long period dress, standing with her feet together and clutching a flagpole that leans against her left shoulder. Behind her is a 28 foot tall granite obelisk.
The front base of the sculpture contains the inscription "1861 - 1865. To Our Confederate Women." The right base of the obelisk is inscribed "Their inspiration transformed the gloom of defeat into the hope of the future and their memory shall not be forgotten even in the hours of peace." The left base of the obelisk is inscribed "Erected by the Veterans of Hugh McCollum, Camp 778. Aided by Grinstead Chapter U.D.C. and Ouachita County, Camden, Arkansas. 1914. To the Women of the Confederacy."
On the rear face of the obelisk is the inscription "To the Confederate Women whose pious ministration to our wounded soldiers, soothed the last hours of those who died far from the objects of their tenderest love; whose domestic labors contributed much to supply the wants of our defenders in the field; whose zealous faith in our cause shone a guidaing star undimmed by the darkest clouds of war; whose fortitude sustained them under all the privations to which they were subjected; and whose patriotism will teach their children to emulate the deeds of their sires."
The marble sculpture depicts a lone female figure in a long period dress, standing with her feet together and clutching a flagpole that leans against her left shoulder. Behind her is a 28 foot tall granite obelisk.
The front base of the sculpture contains the inscription "1861 - 1865. To Our Confederate Women." The right base of the obelisk is inscribed "Their inspiration transformed the gloom of defeat into the hope of the future and their memory shall not be forgotten even in the hours of peace." The left base of the obelisk is inscribed "Erected by the Veterans of Hugh McCollum, Camp 778. Aided by Grinstead Chapter U.D.C. and Ouachita County, Camden, Arkansas. 1914. To the Women of the Confederacy."
On the rear face of the obelisk is the inscription "To the Confederate Women whose pious ministration to our wounded soldiers, soothed the last hours of those who died far from the objects of their tenderest love; whose domestic labors contributed much to supply the wants of our defenders in the field; whose zealous faith in our cause shone a guidaing star undimmed by the darkest clouds of war; whose fortitude sustained them under all the privations to which they were subjected; and whose patriotism will teach their children to emulate the deeds of their sires."
This photo and description of the Camden Confederate Monument in Camden, 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: 26140124
Full Citation: Camden Confederate Monument, Camden, AR; 1915 (Photographs 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/camden-confederate-monument-camden-ar, April 19, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.