Confederate Monument, Tennessee, United States
4.0 (14 reviews) Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent Ranking #1 in Dyersburg Monuments & Statues
Veterans Memorial on the Square
I drove a little out of my way to see this statue. It pretty much looks like every other confederate statue I’ve seen in other small towns in the south. The more interesting part is the fact that it is one more memorial in the midst of many. Other war memorials are on the square. Ones that reflect on the sacrifices made for the United States. But the biggest one is definitely standing on the corner representing the secessionists. Across the street is a cool mural. Picture connected.
Address
Courthouse Square , Dyersburg, Tennessee, United States.
Working hours
Monday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Current local date and time now
Monday, May 13, 2024, 3:27
User Ratings
4.0 based on (14 reviews)
Reviews
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4Max Butler 5:00 PM Jul 4, 2019
Great tribute to Dyer County History
In a time when historical monuments are being torn down this one stands proud and tall. A great place to visit if you enjoy the history of the Old South. Also don't forget to go up the courthouse steps and read the brass or bronze plaques on the wall.
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3NewbernTraveler 5:00 PM Jan 27, 2008
A Southern courthouse lawn standard
There are many, many small town courthouse lawns across the South decorated with a Confederate monument, similar to the one in Dyersburg. This monument is not to any one person, but to all Dyer County Confederate soldiers. It is decorated with the names of major battles that Dyer County troops participated in. It also has flags, cannonballs and a cannon engraved into it. And it is apparently generic. According to a Dyer County historian I spoke with, in the decades after the Civil War there were companies that specialized in just such mouments for both sides. The monument has an interesting history of its own. It was dedicated on April 6, 1905 - the 43rd anniversary of the battle of Shiloh. The monument's dedication drew an estimated 5,000 people into town, including one prominent Arkansas politican of the day. Also, the monument was not as high then as it is now. Photos from the time show it sitting on the ground, without the concrete pedestal. Apparently at some point the monument began to lean, and the pedestal was made to correct this. No one knows the date this happened, however. The Confederate Monument is on the northeast corner of the Dyer County Courthouse lawn. It faces north, of course, and is open for viewing any time.
