Lest We Forget

Lest We Forget (HM111D)

Location: Decatur, AL 35601 Morgan County
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Country: United States of America
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N 34° 36.867', W 86° 59.95'

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Beneath this hallowed ground lay the remains of fifty-five Confederate soldiers. They gave their lives to establish southern independence, protect their homes, and preserve states rights. These original headstones were placed in May 1903 by the Joe Wheeler Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy. On June 3, 1903 a dedication service was held by the Daughters of the Confederacy and veterans of the Horace King Camp, United Confederate Veterans. This site was rededicated on April 26, 2005 by the Joe Wheeler Chapter No. 291. United Daughters of the Confederacy and Sons of Liberty Camp 580. Sons of Confederate Veterans, Decatur, Alabama.

Confederate States of America
1861-1865

Listed in the Alabama Historic Cemetery Register
Details
HM NumberHM111D
Series This marker is part of the Sons of Confederate Veterans/United Confederate Veterans series, and the United Daughters of the Confederacy series.
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Placed ByAlabama Historical Commission
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Date Added Sunday, September 21st, 2014 at 9:07am PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 500076 N 3830288
Decimal Degrees34.61445000, -86.99916667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 34° 36.867', W 86° 59.95'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds34° 36' 52.02" N, 86° 59' 57.00" W
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Area Code(s)256
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 673 Memorial Dr NW, Decatur AL 35601, US
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