Alleghany County Confederate Soldiers Monument, a War Memorial

Alleghany County Confederate Soldiers Monument, a War Memorial (HM21H5)

Location: Covington, VA 24426
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 47.55', W 79° 59.745'

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Inscription
(front)
To the Confederate Soldiers of Alleghany County.

(side)
"They fought for liberty, home and those they loved, their names are borne on honor's shield and their record is with God."

Erected in loving tribute by the Alleghany Chapter, U.D.C.

(rear)
Alleghany County furnished more soldiers to the Confederate cause than she had voters.

1861-1865

(side)
"Fate denied them victory, but crowned them with glorious immortality."

Unveiled September 15, 1911.
Details
HM NumberHM21H5
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Year Placed1911
Placed ByAlleghany Chapter U.D.C
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, September 6th, 2017 at 10:02am PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 588419 N 4183267
Decimal Degrees37.79250000, -79.99575000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 47.55', W 79° 59.745'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 47' 33" N, 79° 59' 44.7" W
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Area Code(s)540
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 268 W Main St, Covington VA 24426, US
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