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The Southern Cross of Honor (seen in front of this
grave) was created by the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC), and is
used as a symbol on the graves of Confederate veterans in recognition of, “loyal,
honorable service.” The Southern Cross
takes two different forms. One is an
engraved outline on the gravestone. The
other is a two-sided, cast
iron replica of the medal placed at the grave site. Founded in 1894, the UDC was influential
throughout the South in preserving and upholding the memory of Confederate
veterans, especially those husbands, sons, fathers and brothers who died in the
war.
Treasure Legends of the Civil War
A lively history of the Civil War sprinkled with tales
of over 60 buried treasure in sixteen states. History buffs and adventure
seekers will enjoy this work.
