Monument to Confederate Women, Little Rock

Name: Monument to Confederate Women
Address: Little Rock, United States

#15 among attractions in Little Rock

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Monument to Confederate Women, Little Rock

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The Monument to Confederate Women, also known as the "Mother of the South", is a commemorative sculpture on the grounds of the Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock, Arkansas. It depicts a mother and two of her children saying goodbye to an older son who is dressed in a Confederate uniform. The sculpture is cast in bronze, and stands over 7 feet in height. It is mounted in a multi-tiered pedestal, nearly 12 feet in height, with sections made of concrete, granite, and marble. The statue was created by J. Otto Schweizer, and was dedicated in 1913. It was funded by the United Confederate Veterans. ()

Built: 1913 (111 years ago)Coordinates: 34°44'44"N, 92°17'18"W

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Monument to Confederate Women – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dickey-Stephens Park, Arkansas State Capitol, Statehouse Convention Center, Ten Commandments Monument.

1.1 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Baseball
Dickey-Stephens Park, North Little Rock
29 min walk • Dickey–Stephens Park is a baseball park in North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. The ballpark is primarily used for baseball and serves as the home for the Arkansas Travelers of the Texas League. The capacity of the ballpark is 7,200 which includes 5,800 fixed seats capacity and 1,500 on the berms.
~440 ftNW
Greek Revival architecture
Arkansas State Capitol, Little Rock
3 min walk • The Arkansas State Capitol, often called the Capitol Building, is the home of the Arkansas General Assembly, and the seat of the Arkansas state government that sits atop Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the Capitol Mall in Little Rock, Arkansas.
1 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock
27 min walk • The Statehouse Convention Center is a convention center located in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. containing approximately 220,000 square feet of space. A 650-space parking deck is located only one block south of the convention center.
~530 ftW
Memorial
Ten Commandments Monument, Little Rock
3 min walk • The Ten Commandments Monument is an outdoor monument installed on the Arkansas State Capitol grounds in Little Rock, Arkansas, in the United States. The monument is being challenged as unconstitutional by the American Civil Liberties Union.
1.3 miE
Museum, Art gallery, Theater
Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock
35 min walk • The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, formerly known as the Arkansas Arts Center, is an art museum located in MacArthur Park, Little Rock, Arkansas. The museum will undergo an expansion and renovation in 2018–2022.
1 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Little Rock
26 min walk • Arkansas Repertory Theatre is the longest-running nonprofit resident theater in Arkansas. It is affiliated with Actors' Equity Association and offers a year-round season. The Rep is housed in a 377-seat facility in Little Rock, Arkansas. It was founded in 1976 by Cliff Fannin Baker. The Rep's Executive Artistic Director is Will Trice.
~660 ftN
Memorial
Confederate Soldiers Monument, Little Rock
4 min walk • The Arkansas Confederate Soldiers Monument, also known as Defense of the Flag, is located on the east side of the Arkansas State Capitol grounds in Little Rock, just off 4th Street.
0.8 miE
Concerts and shows, Convention center, Theater
Robinson Center, Little Rock
21 min walk • The Robinson Center is a performance, convention, and exhibition space at Statehouse Plaza in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas.
0.5 miE
Library
Arkansas State Library, Little Rock
13 min walk • Arkansas State Library is a special library that operates as a state agency under the Arkansas Department of Education within Arkansas state government. It provides information resources for state agencies, legislators and legislative staffs.
~1620 ftSE
Church
Mount Zion Baptist Church, Little Rock
8 min walk • Mount Zion Baptist Church is a historic church at 900 Cross Street in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is a buff brick structure with modest Prairie School features on its exterior, with a three-part facade articulated by brick pilasters, and a trio of entrances set in the center section above a raised basement.
0.6 miNE
Bridge
Lincoln Avenue Viaduct, Little Rock
15 min walk • The Lincoln Avenue Viaduct, also known as the Cantrell Road Bridge, is a historic bridge, now carrying the westbound lanes of Cantrell Road across railroad tracks in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Monument to Confederate Women?

Nearby attractions include Arkansas State Capitol, Little Rock (3 min walk), Ten Commandments Monument, Little Rock (3 min walk), Confederate Soldiers Monument, Little Rock (4 min walk), Arkansas Fallen Firefighters' Memorial, Little Rock (4 min walk).

How to get to Monument to Confederate Women by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monument to Confederate Women:

Train

Little Rock (9 min walk)

Tram

2nd Street & Center Street • Lines: Blue, Green (22 min walk)
West Markham Street & Scott Street • Lines: Blue, Green (28 min walk)

Bus

Central Arkansas Transit Authority Bus Terminal (30 min walk)