Florida's Tribute to the Women of the Confederacy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Florida's Tribute to the Women of the Confederacy |
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The monument in 2013
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| Artist | Allen George Newman |
| Medium | Sculpture |
| Location | Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
The Florida's Tribute to the Women of the Confederacy is a special outdoor statue. It is also known by other names, like A Tribute to the Women of the Southern Confederacy. You can find it in Jacksonville, Florida, in a place called Springfield Park. This monument honors the women of the Southern states who faced many challenges between 1861 and 1865. This time period was during the American Civil War.
About the Monument's History
This monument was created by a sculptor named Allen George Newman. A sculptor is an artist who makes statues. He designed it in 1914. The monument was officially shown to the public on October 26, 1915.
The company that made the statue was Jno. Williams, Inc.. They are called the "founder" in this case. The company that built it was McNeel Marble Works. In 1992, a group called "Save Outdoor Sculpture!" checked the monument. This group is part of the Smithsonian Institution, a famous museum and research center. They said the monument needed some care. The words on the monument say it was supported by the Florida group of the United Confederate Veterans. This was a group of soldiers who fought for the Southern states.
Efforts to Move the Monument
In May 2018, some people wanted to move this monument. It was one of several monuments that were part of a protest. This protest was called the "March for Change." It lasted three days and covered 40 miles (64 kilometers). The march was against Confederate monuments in Jacksonville and St. Augustine.
The monument is also on a list created by the Make It Right Project. This project wants to see certain Confederate memorials removed. The monument in Springfield Park is number 10 on their list.
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A close-up of the plaque on the monument.
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The monument as it looked in May 2018.
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A view from inside the monument area.
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