About this property
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 (2.1 m) in height.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 96000452. It was listed on April 25, 1996.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Monument to Confederate Women listed on the National Register?
Monument to Confederate Women was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 25, 1996.
What type of historic resource is Monument to Confederate Women?
Monument to Confederate Women is classified as a object in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Monument to Confederate Women?
The period of significance for Monument to Confederate Women is recorded as the civil_war era.
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