Confederate Memorial Monument

A Confederate Memorial Monument is a physical structure—such as a statue or plaque—erected to honor the soldiers and leaders of the Confederate States of America, which seceded from the U.S. during the Civil War (1861-1865). These monuments often commemorate Confederate armies and figures associated with the Confederacy. While originally meant to memorialize heritage or history, many have become symbols of racial tension and legacy of slavery and discrimination, leading to debates over their presence in public spaces. The monuments are significant historically, socially, and politically, reflecting complex perspectives on American history.