Grave marker memorializing Edmund Kirby-Smith
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Grave marker memorializing Edmund Kirby-Smith
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The grave marker for Confederate Gen. Edmund Kirby-Smith in the University Cemetery at Sewanee, the University of the South. A long-time member of Sewanee's faculty, Kirby Smith died in March 1893. The Confederate Veteran publication carried an item in December 1894, soliciting donations for the $1,000 estimated cost of the monument, and anticipating its dedication at the University of the South commencement exercises in August 1895. Its actual date of installation is unknown.
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Stone memorial, 8 feet tall, surmounted by a cross. Inscribed on all sides.
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Front:
Crest (unidentified)
EDMUND KIRBY-SMITH
Born at St. Augustine, Fla.
May 16, 1824
Died at Sewanee, Tenn.
March 28, 1895
Right side:
Cerro Gordo.
Contreras.
Manassas, Va.
Richmond, Ky.
Red River, Ark.
Left side:
Crest: C.S.A. [and] U.S.
Includes crossed swords; three stars for Confederate rank; one star for U.S. rank.
Major 2, Cav. U.S.A.
Jan’y 1861.
General C.S.A. Feb. 1861.
Prof. Unv’y of the South
1875-1893.
Reverse side:
CASSIE SELDEN.
Wife of
EDMUND KIRBY-SMITH
Born at Lynchburg, Va.
Sept. 26, 1837.
Died Sewanee, Tenn.
Nov. 3, 1907.
Her children arise up and call her blessed
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