Savannah Confederate Monument

Linked to Confederate Monuments

Details
Terms of Use

The original Confederate monument in Savannah, pictured circa 1875, was dedicated in 1875 and located in Forsyth Park. The ornate sandstone monument featured two Greek goddesses, Judgement and Silence. In 1879 the goddesses were removed, and a soldier was added to the top.

Courtesy of David N. Wiggins

Savannah Confederate Monument

Featured Content

James Oglethorpe

James Oglethorpe

Colonial Figures

Harriet Powers

Harriet Powers

Artists

Updated Recently

Townsend Prize for Fiction

6 years ago

Bernie Marcus

7 years ago

Fiddlin’ John Carson

9 years ago

Third Day

11 years ago

A More Perfect Union

The New Georgia Encyclopedia is supported by funding from A More Perfect Union, a special initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Learn More