Confederate Monument, (sculpture).

Confederate Monument, (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

Confederate Monument, (sculpture).

Dedicated Sept. 24, 1914.

Granite on a granite and concrete base.

Sculpture: approx. life-size; Granite base: approx. 12 ft. x 6 ft. 10 in. x 6 ft. 10 in.; Concrete base: approx. 9 ft. x 9 ft.

Figure of a Confederate soldier standing at parade rest. He wears a uniform consisting of a hip-length coat, trousers, boots, and a brimmed hat. The bearded figure holds the barrel of a rifle with both hands. The butt of the rifle rests in front of his proper right foot. His proper left foot is slightly forward and bent at the knee. The tiered granite base includes four columns around a central block of granite.

History -- United States -- Civil War

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Object -- Weapon -- Gun

Figure male -- Full length

Outdoor Sculpture -- Tennessee -- Humboldt

Administered by City of Humboldt, City Hall, Humboldt, Tennessee 38343

Located Bailey Park, Humboldt, Tennessee 38343

This monument was erected by the Nathan Bedford Forrest Chapter No. 926 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Sept. 24, 1914 is the date on the manuscript of the speech delivered at the unveiling of the monument.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Tennessee survey, 1992.

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