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Confederate Mothers Monument, Texarkana

A poignant tribute to Confederate mothers and soldiers in Texarkana, offering a glimpse into Southern history and heritage.

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The Confederate Mothers Monument in Texarkana, Texas, erected in 1918, stands as a tribute to Confederate soldiers and their mothers. Carved from Italian marble, the monument features a Confederate soldier and a mother, making it a unique memorial. Located near the Texas-Arkansas border, it offers a glimpse into the complexities of Southern heritage.

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Local tips

  • Visit early in the morning or late afternoon for the best lighting for photography.
  • Take time to read the inscriptions to understand the monument's historical context.
  • Combine your visit with a walk in the surrounding area for a peaceful experience.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    From the Texarkana Convention Center, walk northwest on W 7th St toward S State Line Ave. Continue to the intersection with W 5th St, then turn right. Walk approximately 0.3 miles on W 5th St. The monument will be on your right.

  • Public Transport

    From the Texarkana Bus Station, head south on S State Line Ave. Catch the Texarkana Transit bus towards downtown. Get off at the 'W 5th St & S State Line Ave' stop. Walk east on W 5th St for about 0.1 miles to find the monument on your left.

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Located in Texarkana, Texas, the Confederate Mothers Monument is a historical landmark dedicated on April 21, 1918. Commissioned by the United Daughters of the Confederacy, it was designed by Henry Allen and constructed by Allen Monuments. The monument is positioned at 500 State Line Road, near the border of Texas and Arkansas, south of the Courthouse and the Federal Post Office. The monument features a marble statue of a Confederate soldier and a Confederate mother. The inscription for the Confederate mother reads: "O Great Confederate Mothers, we would print your names on monuments, that men may read them as the years go by and tribute pay to you, who bore and nurtured hero sons and gave them solace on that darkest hour, when they came home with broken swords and guns". The soldier's inscription simply states: "To our loyal Confederates". The monument is thought to be the only Confederate monument in Texas to include a woman. The monument stands in a triangle bounded by roads on the west side of State Line Avenue. While it serves as a historical marker, it also invites reflection on the complexities of Southern heritage.

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