Amory's Tribute to the Heroes of 1861–1865 facts for kids
Amory's Tribute to the Heroes of 1861–1865, with a wreath (2014)
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 Location in Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Coordinates | 33°59.101′N 88°29.353′W / 33.985017°N 88.489217°W |
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| Location | Amory, Mississippi |
| Dedicated to | The Confederate States of America |
Amory's Tribute to the Heroes of 1861–1865 is a special monument located in Amory, Mississippi. It was built in 1924 to honor people from the Confederate States of America. This monument helps us remember a time in history.
What is This Monument?
This monument is a type of Confederate monument. It was put up in 1924. The monument is a way to remember events from the years 1861 to 1865. These years were during the American Civil War.
Who Built It and Why?
The monument was built by a group called the United Daughters of the Confederacy. This group was active in Amory, Mississippi. They built many similar monuments across the Southern United States during that time. These monuments were created to honor the memory of those who fought in the Civil War.
Where is the Monument Located?
The monument was first placed at a busy intersection. This was at Main Street and First Avenue in Amory. Later, sometime between 1939 and 1945, it was moved. The monument now stands in Frisco Park. This park is in the center of downtown Amory.
