Georgia’s Confederate Monuments and Cemeteries
Georgia’s Confederate Monuments and Cemeteries by David N. Wiggins, published by Arcadia Publishing in 2006, explores the diverse range of Confederate monuments and markers found in cemeteries across Georgia. This 130-page book presents a collection of vintage images and inscriptions that reflect the sentiments and political statements made in honor of those who served during the War Between the States. The text highlights the various materials used in these monuments, including stone, marble, granite, and bronze, showcasing the dedication of memorial associations and descendants who created these tributes.
Readers will find a detailed examination of the inscriptions that accompany these monuments, which range from simple dedications to elaborate prose and poetry. The book emphasizes the historical significance of these memorials, each telling a unique story about the sacrifices made by soldiers and sailors. With a focus on the history of the South, particularly Georgia, this edition provides insight into the cultural and local context surrounding these commemorative structures.
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Confederate monuments and markers in cemeteries across Georgia are inscribed with a variety of dedications. Many offer a simple sentiment, such as “Our Confederate Dead, 1861-1865” or “Lest We Forget”; some present a more political statement–“They Fought Not For Conquest, But For Liberty And Their Own Homes”; some have long soliloquies of prose or poetry; and others feature lists of names of individuals or units that served. Georgia’s Confederate Monuments and Cemeteries features vintage images of soldiers, sailors, and the many different types of monuments erected throughout the state to honor them. These monuments of stone, marble, granite, and bronze recognize the sacrifice of those who served Georgia in the War Between the States. Various memorial associations and organizations, survivors, and descendants of these men and women built lasting tributes to them, and each has a story to tell.
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