Stonewall Jackson Monument - Monument Ave, Richmond, VA
©Michael Kendra, 2015.
Battlefield: City of Richmond, Virginia
Location: At the intersection of Monument Avenue
and The Boulevard (now Arthur Ashe Boulevard)
Map Coordinates: 37° 33' 37.90", -77° 28' 16.69"
Part of: ANV
MONUMENT DETAILS
Artist: William F. Sievers
Date Conceived: November 29, 1911
Planning & Fundraising: Rev. James Powers Smith as president of the The Jackson Monument Corporation. Jackson’s widow Mary Anna supported the fundraising. The UDC contributed to fundraising efforts.
Cornerstone Laid: June 3, 1915
Dedicated: October 11, 1919
Cost: about $40,000.00
- $10,000.00 appropriated by the State Legislature
- $10,000.00 by the City of Richmond
- $5,000 by the sale of Confederate Flags
- The remainder from individual contributions
Dimensions: Sculpture: H. 17.5 ft.; Base: H. 20.5 ft.
Sculpture Removed from Base: July 1, 2020 by emergency order of Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney citing a "severe, immediate and growing threat to public safety" and taken to an undisclosed location in unknown condition.
STONEWALL JACKSON
BORN 1824
DIED AT CHANCELORSVILLE
1863
DIED AT CHANCELORSVILLE
1863
Description: A great equestrian bronze figure of 17 feet in height on a 20 foot tall oval granite pedestal of General Jackson astride his horse. Oak leaves adorn the statue base and may be a reference to the characterizing of Jackson as stoic. There is an art deco (Greek styled) frieze lining the top of the base. The statue is oriented to the North in order to keep a watchful eye on the Union.
The Dedication Ceremony: As this was shortly after World War I, this statue was sure to evoke the "brave young soldier", welcoming the return of another great generation of soldiers. The Jackson family was in attendance, as well as the State Governor, and even arrived on site in automobiles. The grandson of Robert E. Lee gave a speech, as well as Stonewall's granddaughter. When the time came to unveil the new statue the son of the sculptor pulled the ropes. a celebratory parade completed the dedication, including Virginia National Guard, VMI Cadets, and many gathered schoolchildren.
LOCATION MAP
ADDITIONAL PHOTOS
Detail of bronze equestrian, 2015, ©Michael Kendra
Confederate Veteran, Volume 28, February, 1920, No. 2 (Click on Page to Zoom In)
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