The Confederate Monument located on the grounds of the Texas State Capital in Austin, Texas. The monument was erected in 1903 and is the largest monument on the Great Walk. The Alamo Monument and the Capital building are seen in the background. The monument lists the names of the States which formed the Confederacy (around the top) and the battles fought (around the bottom).

 

The south face of the Confederate Monument with the Capitol building in the background.

 

The front (west face) of the Confederate Monument.

 

The inscription on the front of the Confederate Monument.

 

The back (east face) of the Confederate Monument.

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