To the Faithful Slaves

[West Side]:

1860

Dedicated to

the faithful slaves

who, loyal to a sacred trust,

toiled for the support

of the army with matchless

devotion and sterling

fidelity [and] guarded our defenseless

homes, women and children during

the struggle for the principles

of our "Confederate States of

America."

1865

[East Side]:

1895

Erected by Sam'l E. White

in ...