Confederate Memorial, (sculpture).

Confederate Memorial, (sculpture).

Gallegar, Robert, sculptor.

Bye, Louis, fabricator.

Confederate Memorial, (sculpture).

Winnsboro Confederate Monument, (sculpture).

1901. Relocated March 1962.

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Sculpture: granite; Base: granite.

Overall: approx. H. 30 ft.; Base: approx. W. 8 ft. x D. 6 ft.

(On base, front:) 13TH S.C.V.I./17TH S.C.V.I./3RD S.C.V.C./5TH S.C.V.I./15TH S.C.V.I./15TH S.C.V.I./3RD BAT.S.C.V.I./1861-1865/ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF THE/CONFEDERATE DEAD/OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY/BY THE/LADIES MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION (On base, right:) 2ND S.C.V.I./12TH S.C.V.I./4TH S.C.V.C./5TH S.C.V.C. (On base, rear:) 17 S.C.V.C./2ND S.C.V.C./1ST S.C.V.C. (On base, left:) 6TH S.C.V.I./7TH BAT.ENDFIELD R./6TH S.C.V.C./1ST S.C.V.A.

Full-length figure of a uniformed Confederate soldier stands atop a tall, tapered pedestal. The figure leans against his rifle, held in both hands at his proper left side. He has a moustache and his uniform includes a rolled-up item draped across his proper left shoulder.

History -- United States -- Civil War

Figure male -- Full length

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Outdoor Sculpture -- South Carolina -- Winnsboro

Located Near Mt. Zion Institute, corner of Hudson & North Zion Streets, Winnsboro, South Carolina

Formerly located Intersection of Main and Washington Streets, Winnsboro, South Carolina 1901-1962.

Commissioned by the Ladies Memorial Association for $2,200. It was carved in Philadelphia and assembled in Winnsboro by Louis Bye. The sculpture was originally located in the middle of Main Street, then Congress Street, and was moved to the Mt. Zion school campus in March 1962. A new base was added at that time.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, South Carolina survey, 1993.

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