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CONYERS

ROCKDALE COUNTY



Inscribed on the front it reads :

“To the Confederate veterans of Rockdale County”

There are 4 cannon balls, one on each corner and crossed flags with the dates 1861 1865 between the flags.
On the left side:

“Many of whom gave all, all of whom gave much.”

Erected 1913 by Conyers Chapter # 760 U.D.C.
It is located on the lawn of the courthouse on Court Street

The Conyers Chapter # 760 of the U. D. C. is no longer active.

Old Steam Engine
outside Conyers Train Station



















CORDELE

CRISP COUNTY



The tall monument is located in Community Clubhouse Park. A soldier on the top stands ready with his musket in hand. Below the Confederate soldier is a Battle Flag, partially furled. Under the flag are the dates "1861-1865" Below this is inscribed, "The Confederate Private Soldier". Below is a configuration of a bow ribbon with loops surrounding the four sides. Under this the inscription, "He sprang into battle line to defend his invaded country. He won marvelous victories; He suffered no discreditable defeat; he never lost fortitude in hours of disaster." On the side are two crossed cannons with a ram rod for loading the cannon. The back has three muskets crossed at the barrels and below them is inscribed, "Erected by Cordele Chapter #793 UDC 1911." To the right are crossed sabers as mentioned above the bow. On the lower level is inscribed, "Amid the Confederate lights and shadows rest upon the historic cause we detect no semblance of dishonor, no suggestions of thought or acts unworthy of the loftiest inspiration and the bravest endeavor."



COVINGTON

NEWTON COUNTY

GEORGIA



The Covington Confederate Monument was unveiled April 26, 1906. All the Newton Confederate Veterans and their families were present, with several thousand enthusiastic people. The monument was erected by the joint efforts of Jefferson Lamar Camp, UCV, The Ladies Memorial Association, The Daughters of the Confederacy and local citizens.

It stands in Central Park. A soldier standing at rest is on top of the monument holding his musket in both hands. Below him are two crossed muskets and below the muskets it reads, "To the Confederate dead of Newton County their gallant herodic deeds like monumental shafts arise from out the graveyard of the past, and mark the tombs where valor lies."

While this monument is erected in memory of Confederate soldiers and the sacred cause for which they contended it is intended to commemorate the noble women whose fearless patriotism and subline lives, heroic and self-sacrificing service enhanced the holiness of that cause and prolonged the struggle for its supremacy by inspiring its champions with increased ardor and enthusiasm and gallantry in their contest. No sordid or mercenary spirit animated by those to whom this monument is erected or inspired the men who bravely fought and the women who freely suffered for it. Its final failure could not dishonor it nor did defeat estrange its devotees.

"When marble wears away, and monuments are dust, the songs that guard our soldier's clay, will still fulfil their trust."

Source: Monument and Historic Southern Monuments

The Covington Chapter #23 of the U.D.C. is no longer active.



CRAWFORDVILLE

TALIAFERRO COUNTY

GEORGIA



This obelisk monument is located on Broad and Alexander Streets.

1861 - 1865.

Erected to the memory of

“Our Confederate Dead, April 26, 1898.”







NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK

Liberty Hall has been Designated a National Historic Landmark This site Possesses National Significance in Commemorating The History of the United States of America. 1983 National Park Service United States Department of the Interior











LIBERTY HALL

This is Liberty Hall, now a State Shrine. This is the beloved home in life and resting place Alexander Hamilton Stephens. Located two(2) miles north of I-20 via state route 22. From 1830,Liberty Hall was the home of Alexander Stephens’ one of Georgia’s most famous, political figures, he served as an example a leader. He was affectionately known As “Little Alec” He was born in a log cabin in this county, orphaned by his mother’s death, and again at the death of his father and step mother, he was reared by his uncle General Aaron Greir. He graduated from Franklin College now the University Of Georgia. He taught school in Madison and in Liberty Co. Alexander Stephens spent 4 months imprisoned at Boston Harbor. He then returned home and wrote the two-volume, A Constitutional View of the War Between the States.
He fell in love but felt he was to poor and sick to ask a girl to share his life, and he never did. Alexander H. Stephens Georgia’s distinguished son is honored by having his statue placed in the Statuary Hall In Washington, D. C.



ALEXANDER H. STEPHENS

This Handsome Monument is a statue of Alexander H. Stephens.

Born Feb. 11, 1812.

Member of Georgia House Of Representatives, 1836 to 1840, Member Georgia State Senate 1842, Member United States House of Representatives 1843 to 1859, Retired from Congress, 1859, Vice President Confederate States, 1861 to 1865. United States Senator Elect from Georgia, 1866, Member United States House of Representatives, 1873 to 1882. Governor of Georgia 1882.

Died in Atlanta, Ga. Sunday morning March 4, 1883.

Author of “Constitutional View of the War Between the States” and of a Compendium of the History of the United States from the earliest settlement to 1872.

On the back of the Monument.
" Throughout life a sufferer in body, mind, and spirit,
He was a signal Exemplar of Wisdom, Courage,
Fortitude, Patience, and unweaving Charity.
In the decrepitude of age, called to be Governor of the state.
He died, while in performance of the work of his Office,
and it seemed fit, that having survived parents,
Brethren, sisters, and most of the dear Companions of youth,
He should lay his dying head upon the bosom of his people.

On the East Side of the monument, The Great Commoner the defender of civil and religious liberty.

“He coveted and took from the Republic nothing Save Glory.”

NON SIBI, SED ALIIS.
Erected 1893





Grave of Alexander H. Stephens


THE OLD GUARDS OF GATE CITY
WITH REVERENT REGARD
Almost since the birth of the human race, men have sought to inspire the living by perpetuating the memory of the dead. The Guards met at Liberty Hall to dedicate a monument to this great man. This man of lofty patriotism, broad humanity, profound wisdom, and ingrained honesty, who, though beyond the reach of mortal honors, still serves his people by the illustrious example he has left to them. We honor ourselves in honoring the man to the memory of the Great Commoner their best friend who was greatest in his simplicity. His life was one of public service from youth until the day of his death. At the unveiling of this monument to the memory of our beloved Alexander H. Stephens, the Guards marched to the grave of Stephens. Standing at “present arms,” the Old Guard solemnly paid honor as their commander drew away the veil from the tablet. As the veil was drawn three volleys, as a salute rang in the darkened skies. The ceremonies were closed when a lad of a dozen years blew “Taps” on his bugle. The inscription on the granite tablet is surmounted by the coat of arms of the Old Guard battalion, and reads as follows: "This tablet in a tribute from the Old Guard, of the Gate City Guard, in memory of their departed friend, Alexander Hamilton Stephens, Statesman and Patriot, Vice President of the Confederate States of America. Born, February 11, 1812. Died, March 4, 1883. Dedicated, October l9, 1913."



PROPERTY DEEDED BY

Liberty Hall Home of Alexander Hamilton Stephens 1845-1883 Property deeded by Executors to Stephens Monumental Associations June 4 1885. To State of Georgia. December 31, 1932. Building Dedicated July 18, 1935. W. P. A. 1935 U. D. C.







CUSSETA
CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY



The monument is a boulder in Memory of the Confederate Veterans of Chattahoochee County 1861-1865. United Daughters of the Confederacy. It is located in front of the public library.

Cusseta is twelve miles south of Columbus. The town’s name is derived from a Muskogean Indian word meaning "trading place." A small village called Sandtown when it was made the seat of the newly created Chattahoochee County in 1854. The following year, the town was named for Kasihta, the largest of the Muskogean Indian trading towns which was formally near by.









CUTHBERT
RANDOLPH COUNTY



The monument is in the Town Square; the front is inscribed,

Though overpowered their cause was not lost, for each single wreak in the warpath of might shall yet be a rock in the temple of right.

To Our Confederate Dead, 1861-1865

On the right side Heroism and love of country were never more grandly illustrated than upon the fields where Confederate soldiers fought and died. Let future generations honor and emulate their virtues.

On the back they struggled for constitutional government as established by our Father and left to prosperity and record of honor and glory more valuable than power or riches.

Erected April 26, 1896 under the auspices of Randolph Camp 465 UCV and the Ladies Memorial Association of Randolph County.

On the soldiers left (inscribed) let the glorious record of our soldiers and the sacred cause for which they fought is kept ever fresh and green in memory’s waste.

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