The Confederate Soldiers Monument, also known as the Confederate Dead Monument, is a

Confederate memorial Confederate monuments and memorials in the United States include public displays and symbols of the Confederate States of America (CSA), Confederate leaders, or Confederate soldiers of the American Civil War. Many monuments and memorials Removal ...

installed outside the

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. It was erected in 1903. Its sculpture was designed by

Pompeo Coppini Pompeo Luigi Coppini (19 May 1870 – 26 September 1957) was an Italian born sculptor who emigrated to the United States. Although his works can be found in Italy, Mexico and a number of U.S. states, the majority of his work can be found in ...

, and its base was designed by

Frank Teich Frank Teich (September 22, 1856 – January 27, 1939) was a German-born American sculptor, stone carver, and businessman, often referred to as the father of the Texas granite industry. Early life and education Teich was born on September 22, ...

. The sculpture was cast by

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(

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). The monument consists of four bronze figures on the base that represent the Confederate Military: Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery and Navy. At the top of the monument standing far above the other figures is Jefferson Davis, the

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. Alongside 11 other Confederate monuments at the capitol, it was largely funded by

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, a group of women descended from Confederate soldiers.

Historical inaccuracies

The listed sizes of the Confederate (600,000) and Union (2,859,132) forces are incorrect, greatly exaggerating the advantage held by the Union. While the inscription dedicates the statue to Confederate soldiers who "died for states rights guaranteed under the Constitution", the Texas Declaration Of Causes (1861) does not use the phrase “states rights”, and repeatedly cites opposition to the abolition of the

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and granting black Americans legal rights.

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* {{Public art in Austin, Texas 1903 establishments in Texas 1903 sculptures Confederate States of America monuments and memorials in Texas Statues of Jefferson Davis Outdoor sculptures in Austin, Texas Sculptures by Pompeo Coppini Sculptures of men in Texas Statues in Austin, Texas

Historical inaccuracies

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