Alabama Monument: A Tribute to Valor at Chickamauga

Nestled within the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, the Alabama Monument serves as a tribute to the Alabama soldiers who fought in the Battle of Chickamauga. This battle, one of the bloodiest of the Civil War, occurred in September 1863. The monument commemorates the battle and stands as a testament to remembrance and reconciliation.The Alabama Monument differs from other state memorials in the park because it was funded by the Ladies Memorial Association of Montgomery. These women raised funds to honor the sacrifices of their relatives who died at Chickamauga.The monument, erected in 1913, reflects early 20th-century memorial architecture. Fashioned from Georgia marble, it rises 32 feet and 6 inches. The design incorporates classical elements. The monument has a two-step base, measuring 7 feet square. A pedestal sits atop this base, adorned with four carved stone cannon tubes. Rising from the pedestal is an obelisk with a carved band.The monument is located along Battleline Road. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made during the Civil War.