Confederate War Memorial, Dallas

Name: Confederate War Memorial
Address: Dallas, United States

#98 among attractions in Dallas

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The Confederate War Memorial is a 65 foot -high monument that pays tribute to soldiers and sailors from Texas who served with the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. The monument was dedicated in 1897, following the laying of its cornerstone the previous year. Originally located in Sullivan Park near downtown Dallas, Texas, United States, the monument was relocated in 1961 to the nearby Pioneer Park Cemetery in the Convention Center District, next to the Dallas Convention Center and Pioneer Plaza. ()

Completed: 1896 (128 years ago)Coordinates: 32°46'32"N, 96°47'59"W

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Downtown Dallas (Convention Center District)Dallas United States

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Day trips

Confederate War Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Bomb Factory, Dallas Farmers Market, Neiman Marcus, Dallas City Hall.

1 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife
The Bomb Factory, Dallas
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0.6 miE
Market, Shopping, Farmer's market
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~1960 ftN
Shopping, Department store
Neiman Marcus, Dallas
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~870 ftE
City hall, Architecture
Dallas City Hall, Dallas
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~340 ftNW
Park, Sculpture
Pioneer Plaza, Dallas
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1 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
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0.4 miNW
Monuments and statues, Memorial
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Sanger Harris department store building, Dallas
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1 miN
Theater, Postmodern architecture, Concerts and shows
Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, Dallas
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0.6 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Music venue
Majestic Theatre, Dallas
15 min walk • The Majestic Theatre is a performing arts theater in the City Center District of Downtown Dallas. It is the last remnant of Theater Row, the city's historic entertainment center on Elm Street, and is a contributing property in the Harwood Street Historic District.
1 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
AT&T Performing Arts Center, Dallas
27 min walk • The AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas, Texas, preliminarily referred to as the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts, is a $354-million multi-venue center in the Dallas Arts District for performances of opera, musical theater, classic and experimental theater, ballet and other forms of dance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Confederate War Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Pioneer Park Cemetery, Dallas (2 min walk), Pioneer Plaza, Dallas (2 min walk), Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas (4 min walk), Dallas City Hall, Dallas (5 min walk).

How to get to Confederate War Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Confederate War Memorial:

Train

Convention Center (7 min walk)
Dallas Union Station (13 min walk)

Light rail

Convention Center • Lines: Blue, Red (8 min walk)
Akard • Lines: Blue, Green, Orange, Red (12 min walk)

Bus

Greyhound (9 min walk)
O • Lines: 29, 52, 59, 749 (12 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: 620 (11 min walk)
Saint Paul & Federal • Lines: 825 (16 min walk)