Confederate Monument (Fort Worth, Texas) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Monument to Confederate war soldiers |
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| Completion date | 1953 |
| Medium | Sculpture |
| Location | Fort Worth, Texas |
The Monument to Confederate war soldiers was a statue located outside the Tarrant County Courthouse in Fort Worth, Texas. It was a memorial to soldiers who fought for the Confederate States during the American Civil War (1861-1865). The statue was paid for by a group called the United Daughters of the Confederacy in 1953.
What the Monument Said
A monument often has words carved into it, called an inscription. These words usually explain who or what the monument is for. The inscription on this monument honored soldiers from the past.
The words on the monument were: In Memory of Confederate Soldiers 1861 - 1865 And their Descendents Who Served in Spanish American War World War I World War II Erected By Julia Jackson Chapter United Daughters Of The Confederacy
Why the Monument Was Moved
Sometimes, how people feel about historical monuments can change over time. In June 2020, there were many discussions across the United States about statues and memorials, especially those related to the Confederacy.
People in Fort Worth expressed their feelings about the monument. After some parts of the monument were marked, local leaders in Tarrant County decided to take action. The Tarrant County commission, which is a group of elected officials, voted to remove the monument. It was taken down on June 13, 2020, and moved to a storage location.
