Robert E. Lee Monument (Marianna, Arkansas) facts for kids
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Robert E. Lee Monument
Marianna Confederate Monument |
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U.S. Historic district
Contributing property |
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Main façade of Robert E. Lee Monument, 2014
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 Location in Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Location | City Park, roughly bounded by Court, Chestnut, and Main Sts., Marianna, Arkansas |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1910 |
| Built by | McNeel Marble Co. |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical |
| Part of | Marianna Commercial Historic District (ID00001559) |
| MPS | Civil War Commemorative Sculpture MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 96000450 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | May 10, 1996 |
| Designated CP | January 4, 2001 |
The Robert E. Lee Monument (also known as the Marianna Confederate Monument) is a special memorial. It was built by the United Daughters of the Confederacy (U. D. C.). This group created the monument to honor soldiers from Lee County who fought for the Confederate side during the American Civil War.
The monument was carved by a company called McNeel Marble Co. You can find it in Marianna, Arkansas. It stands right across from the Lee County Courthouse. The monument was officially opened in 1910. It is one of many monuments built to remember Confederate soldiers. This structure is a popular spot for visitors. Since 1996, it has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important historical site in the United States.
What Does the Robert E. Lee Monument Look Like?
The Marianna Confederate Monument is made completely of marble. It features a statue of Robert E. Lee. He was a famous general who led the armies of the Confederate States. The statue shows him wearing his special dress uniform.
The statue of General Lee stands on top of a tall column. This column is about 20 feet (6.1 meters) high. At the bottom of the monument, there is a fountain. Water flows into the fountain from two sculpted cannons that point downwards.
Who Paid for the Monument?
The D. C. Govan Chapter No. 781 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy helped create and pay for this memorial. They dedicated it to the "loving memory of Lee County's Confederate soldiers." This shows it was built to remember and honor those soldiers.
