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man. the oak signifies HIS great endur-
nnce, and the laurel proclalms his
right to be crowned as one of the
Monument of Jackson.

The monument in honor OF General
Thomas Jonathan (StonewalD jack
son stands in the northside of the
Capitol Square, and was the work OF
the English sculptor, John Henry
Foley, who was born at Dublin in
1913. and died at Hampstead IN ls74.
This statue was presented to the State
of Virginia by body OF English gem
tlemen as a tribute to the genius and
character OF Jackson, and the artist
has caught with wonderful skIll and
spirit and heroism of re man. The
statue St was unveiled October 2S, 1875:
Rev. Moses D. Hoge, D. D., delivered
the Grafton of the day. and the sur
vivors OF the old Stonewall Brigade
attended in a body, together with a
great concourse OF people.
The statue is figure Of heroic size
and stands erect and noble, with head
uncovered On the left arm hangs a
ease. dignity and endurance. The
costume is that of a Confederate gem
eral, with military boots, and in every
detail the effect is graceful and true
to life. The face commands the most
intense study and admiraton-a coun-
3tenance not only expressing earnest
ness. resolution, tenderness and good
that self-control which formed so i'm
portant an element in the great gen
erals character.
The Soldiers and Sailors Monument
stands in Libby Hill Park, overlooking
the river. and In full view for tho
was unveiled May 80, 1924, and is said
to have cost $4,000. The design Is a
facsimile of Pompey's Pillar. near
Alexandria, Egypt.a column of gran
tie. ninety feet high. forming the
pedestal for a bronze Confederate SOL
dier of heroic size. The bronze was
designed by Mr. w. L. Sheppard Of
Richmond, and represents the typical
Confederate soldier, who has halted
on the march. The butt of his musket
rests upon convenient stump, his
right hand holding the weapon, and
the tip OF the bayonet extending above
the crown of his hat. The figure Is that
OF soldier in heavy marching order,
with rolled blanket across his back
The column is made Of state stones
twelve In number, representing in
order from bottom up. South Carolina,
Mississippi Florida, Alabama, Geor-
gia. Louisiana. Texas. Arkansas, North
Carolina. Tennessee. Missouri, Ken-
tuc!sy. Virginia being represented by
top. 4
Other Monuments.
A monument to- the memory of
"A. l1lll BCAnQS on
the Hermitage Road several miles
northwest OF tho city The base is
formed of massive granite pedestal,
and the bronze figure of General Hill
overlooks the very spot whore he
formed his famous light brigade. Gen.
eral Hill was killed In front OF Pc
tersburg April 2. 1865, ono day before
the last great scene OF the war drama.
This statue was designed by the Rich
mond artist, Mr.. w. l.. Sheppard, and
was erected by Hills comrades and
followers. and unveiled on May 80
4 1891.
A monument to General William G.
Wickhamt is In the west side Of Mon
roe Park, The statue Is a bronze, The
work of Mr.. T., v. Valentine, and
was erected to the memory of Gen
eral Wickham by the employees of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, OF
which he was second vice-president
and by the survivors OF his old calvary
brigade The monument was unveiled
October 90, 1891, Governor r. w. Nc.
Kinney presiding. Mayor ], Taylor ri.
Tyson accepted the statue on the part
4 or the city. and the Grafton OF the day
was delivered by General Fitzhugl
| Lee The bronze Is seven feet in height
and represents General Wickham ir
4 Confederate uniform.
1 The Howitzer Monument IL at Grove
1. Avenue and Harrison strelt. It was
j erected by the Howtzer Association