A few weeks ago, I began digging through my files, in search of one photo. Back in 2004, I found a memorial plaque to the 1st Alabama Cavalry (US) at the Marion County Courthouse, in Alabama (on the outer walls, leading into the entrance). Regretfully, the photo was taken in my days prior to going digital, so I can’t transcribe the text. Still, I thought I’d share the image that I do have…
Meanwhile, on the opposite wall, is this memorial plaque to a reunion of Confederate veterans in Marion County, in 1904…
The plaques don’t date to the era of the veterans, blue or gray, and were not placed until 1976 and 1977, respectively. Interestingly, I found no other monuments or memorials that predated these two plaques. Did it take that long before an agreement could be reached that both sides merited plaques?
Mike Simons
March 11, 2011
Cool to see something like that!
Andy Hall
March 14, 2011
I think you just made someone in Anniston cry.
Robert Moore
March 14, 2011
LOL! If I could, I’d add a graphic for the world’s smallest violin playing for those whose feelings are hurt over the plaque.