Jacksonville, Florida

(East face)

To the Soldiers of Florida

This shaft is by a comrade raised in testimony of his love, recalling deeds immortal, heroism unsurpassed.

With ranks unbroken, ragged, starved and decimated the southern soldier, for duty's sake, undaunted stood to the front of battle until no light remained to illumine the field of carnage, save the lustre of his chivalry and courage.

"Nor shall your glory be forgot

While Fame her record keeps,

Or honor points the hollowed spot

Where Valor proudly sleeps."

(South face)

Plaque is a bust of J. J. Dickinson, dressed in the uniform of a Confederate officer, including a hat with feathers. Above him, the pediment is decorated with two crossed sabres and a bugle. Tried and True J.J. Dickinson

(West face)

Relief plaque of a battle scene, with troops on horseback and on foot. Above them are two crossed cannons.

Plaque : Our Heroes

God Bless Our Country

1898

(North face)

Plaque depicts a bust of E. Kirby Smith, also in military uniform. Above him are two crossed rifles.

Plaque :

A Christian Soldier

E. Kirby Smith

Marker is on W. Duval Street near N Laura Street, on the left when traveling west.

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