Monuments and Memorialization
Information about Monuments and Memorialization in Richmond, VA during the Civil War.

Written Accounts

1859-07-12, Richmond Dispatch; St. John’s Church yard is in bad shape
1861-06-05, Richmond Dispatch; Vicksburg Southrons arrive and parade in Capitol Square; they are then quartered at the Columbian Hotel
1861-06-22, Richmond Dispatch; the Henry Clay statue on Capitol Square has become discolored by excessive handling
1861-10-21, Richmond Dispatch; description of the celebration of the anniversary of the Battle of Yorktown - Armory Band and Public guard put on festivities in Capitol Square
1862-01-24, Richmond Whig; Senate proposes a monument to John Tyler in Hollywood Cemetery. Governor states that the lot of ground near James Monroe was not large enough to accommodate Tyler's remains
1862-01-27, Richmond Whig; The Clay Statue in Capitol Square is becoming soiled from exposure to the weather
1862-02-22, Richmond Whig; very detailed description of the plans for the inauguration of Jefferson Davis and Alexander Stephens. After the ceremonies, the "President's Mansion will be open from 8 to 11 o'clock."
1862-02-24, Richmond Whig; description of the inauguration of President Davis and Alexander Stephens at the Capitol, and the lousy weather
1862-03-26, Richmond Dispatch; update on spring improvements at Capitol Square
1862-05-05, Richmond Dispatch; “lunatic” who preached unionism at Washington Monument, Capitol Square, sent to Castle Godwin

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