Confederate Memorial, (sculpture).

Confederate Memorial, (sculpture).

Nicoli, Carlo, carver.

Unknown (Carrara, Italy), fabricator.

Confederate Memorial, (sculpture).

Dedicated May 16, 1889.

Marble on barre granite.

Sculpture: approx. H. 9 ft. 2 in.; Base: approx. 36 ft. 4 in. x 16 ft. x 16 ft.

(Upper part of base:) Confederate Memorial (On front, west side of base:) This shaft honors the valor, devotion, and sacrifice unto death of Confederate soldiers of Tennessee. The winds of heaven kissing its sides hymn an everlasting requiem in memory of the unreturning brave. (On rear, east side of base:) Erected through the efforts of women of the State, in admiration of the chivalry of men who fought in defense of home and fireside, and in their fall sealed a title to unfading affection. (On north, right side of base:) In the magnanimous judgement of mankind, who gives up life under a sense of duty to a public cause deemed just, is a hero. (On south, left side of base:) The muster-roll of our dauntless dead is lost, and their dust dispersed on many fields. This column sentinels each soldier grave as a shrine. (On each side of shaft:) C.S.A.

Figure of a Confederate soldier standing at parade rest. He wears a uniform which includes a long coat and a brimmed hat. He holds the barrel of a rifle with both hands. The butt of the rifle rests on the plinth at his feet. His proper left foot is slightly forward and slightly bent. He wears a cartridge box with the monogram C.S.A. and a canteen hanging from his shoulder. The soldier stands atop a tall shaft with three bottom steps and three bottom tiers. A Confederate battle flag with a broken shaft is carved in relief around the shaft.

History -- United States -- Civil War

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Object -- Weapon -- Gun

Outdoor Sculpture -- Tennessee -- Nashville

Mount Olivet Cemetery, 1011 Lebanon Road, Nashville, Tennessee 37210

IAS files contain a related article from Civil War Centennial Commission of Tennessee, "Directory of Civil War Monuments and Memorials in Tennessee," Nashville, 1963, pg. 14.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Tennessee survey, 1992.

Civil War Centennial Commission of Tennessee, "Directory of Civil War Monuments and Memorials in Tennessee," Nashville, 1963, pg. 14.

Civil War Centennial Commission of Tennessee, "Directory of Civil War Monuments and Memorials in Tennessee," Nashville, 1963, pg. 14.

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