The Monroe Confederate Reunion of 1913

Back in 2018, I made a post about the above photo. You really can't make out who anyone in the photo is, because it is scanned so small. The photo itself is very long, as you can tell. I decided to go to the Special Collections department, where the original is housed, and take close … Continue reading The Monroe Confederate Reunion of 1913 →

Confederate Grave Marker in the Old City Cemetery

I have posted a similar one in the past, but this one is a little different. You can see a row of homes in the background. By the way, there has always been a question as to who owns the memorial. I have heard the city claims it is theirs and the UDC says they … Continue reading Confederate Grave Marker in the Old City Cemetery →

Southern Cross of Honor

In 1899, the United Daughters of the Confederacy created a commemorative medal called the Southern Cross of Honor. It was a pin bestowed by the UDC to all known Confederate Veterans who had served honorably. The records of metals bestowed by the Monroe Chapter were kept by Mrs. Veneta V. DeGraffenreid. Around 1984 they were … Continue reading Southern Cross of Honor →