Jefferson Davis Monument facts for kids
The monument in 2015
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 Location in Louisiana
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| Coordinates | 29°58′11″N 90°05′39″W / 29.96985°N 90.09427°W |
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| Location | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Dismantled date | 2017 |
The Jefferson Davis Monument was an outdoor statue in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. It honored Jefferson Davis, who was the president of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. The monument stood at Jeff Davis Parkway and Canal Street from 1911 until 2017.
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About the Monument
The statue was created by an artist named Edward Virginius Valentine from Richmond, Virginia. A stone marker near where the statue stood says: Site of Jefferson Davis Monument/Dedicated June 3rd 1908.
History of the Statue
When the Monument Was Dedicated
The statue itself was officially revealed on February 22, 1911. A special ceremony took place, which included many school children. They were dressed in red, white, and blue. The children formed a "living battle flag" and sang "Dixie." This date was chosen to be close to the 50th anniversary of Jefferson Davis becoming president of the Confederate States of America. His inauguration was on February 18, 1861.
How the Monument Was Removed
On May 11, 2017, the city of New Orleans ordered the statue to be taken down. Many people were there, some protesting and some supporting the removal. The workers who removed the statue wore special gear to hide their identities. After the statue was gone, its large base and pedestal were also removed. Only the foundation was left behind. The money for removing the statue came from both private donations and the city of New Orleans.
The statue is now being kept in a secret location. The city has said it will be moved to a new place, but no specific plans have been announced yet.
Images for kids
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Statue of Jefferson Davis, given to the National Statuary Hall, Mississippi, in 1931
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Memphis Park
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Monument Avenue, Richmond
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Bust of Davis at Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site
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Memorial at Vicksburg National Military Park
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Jefferson Davis grave at the Hollywood Cemetery
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Memorial of Jefferson Davis's final speech.
