Standing to the east of the Alamance County Courthouse, the Alamance County Confederate Monument is on a small traffic island that is completely fenced in, I suppose to prevent vandalism or other damage.
Atop the 30 foot column is a Confederate soldier in uniform complete with hat. His rifle rests with the butt in the ground and the barrel in his right hand. The soldier is looking a little corroded and worn but the face is recognizable.
Along the front of the base, "To Commemorate With Grateful Love the Patriotism, Valor, and Devotion to Duty, of the Brave Soldiers of Alamance County." The back reads, "On Fame's Eternal Camping Ground, Their Silent Tents are Spread, and Glory Guards, with Solemn Round, the Bivouac of the Dead." and on the side, "Faithful Unto Death, They are Crowned with Immortal Glory."
The statue was erected in 1914 by the Graham chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
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