Confederate Monument (Jackson, Mississippi) Explained

Confederate Monument
Nrhp Type:	cp
Coordinates:	32.2998°N -90.1794°W
Built:	1891
Designated Nrhp Type:	November 25, 1969
Partof Refnum:	69000083

The Confederate Monument is a historic monument in Jackson, Mississippi, United States.

History

The monument features a soldier standing on top of an obelisk.^[1] It was built in 1891, and its dedication was attended by many veterans of the Confederate States Army.^[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing property to the Old Capitol since November 25, 1969.^[2]

See also

• List of Confederate monuments and memorials

Notes and References

1. News: Rebel Monuments in Jackson and Mississippi. March 21, 2018. en. Jackson Free Press. July 1, 2015.
2. Web site: NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLAC INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM: The Capitol Green. National Park Service. United States Department of the Interior. March 21, 2018.