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Monument to Confederate Soldiers
This monument is located on the northeast corner of the Capitol grounds. Designed by Frederick W. Ruckstuhl and dedicated in 1905, this memorial was underwritten by the State of Arkansas, the United Daughters of the Confederacy, the United Confederate Veterans, the Sons of Confederate Veterans and private donations. It was originally placed immediately in front of the Capitol’s east face, but was relocated soon after construction was completed. In 2004 the monument was cleaned, its base repaired, and the surrounding landscaping reconfigured to resemble its early appearance.
Monument to Confederate Women
Located on the southeast lawn, this memorial was designed by J. Otto Schweitzer and dedicated in 1913. It was underwritten by the State of Arkansas and the United Confederate Veterans. In 2004 the monument was cleaned, its base repaired and features of its original landscaping restored.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Situated at the southeast corner of the Capitol grounds, this solemn memorial was proposed by the General Assembly in 1983 and was dedicated in 1987. The central figure was sculpted by artist John Deering. The granite monument bears the names of over 400 Arkansans killed or mortally wounded during the conflict in Vietnam.
Medal of Honor Memorial
In 1996, a commission was organized to facilitate the erection of a monument honoring Arkansas’s 25 Congressional Medal of Honor holders. The memorial, designed by artist John Deering, was dedicated on November 18, 2000 and is located on the southeast lawn by the circular drive. Its central figure is a bronze eagle, surrounded by memorials to Congressional medal recipients who served in conflicts ranging from the Civil War to Vietnam.
Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial
Dedicated in 1994, this quiet shrine recalls Arkansas lawmen and women who have lost their lives in the line of duty. It is located on the mall south of the Capitol. A memorial service is held here in May each year.
War of 1812 Memorial Fountain
Many veterans of the War of 1812 received land grants in Arkansas Territory, awarded for their service. An obelisk crowned by a round stone memorializes 56 such veterans who are buried in Arkansas. Located near the southeast corner of the Capitol, this monument was dedicated in 1917 and was refurbished in 2003-2004.
Testament: The Little Rock Nine Salute
In 1957, nine African-American students enrolled at Little Rock’s Central High School, beginning the process of desegregating Little Rock’s public schools and marking a seminal event in America’s civil rights movement. This sculptural grouping was dedicated in August 2005 to honor the courage of those students, known collectively as the Little Rock Nine. Quotations from each of the Nine are featured around the bronze figures, which are the work of artists John and Cathy Deering. Situated on the north mall, Testament stands as a lasting tribute to the students for their strength and perseverance in the name of equality.
American Revolution Bicentennial Monument
On the north mall stands an elegant travertine canopy, sheltering a replica of the Liberty Bell. The bell is one of 50 distributed to the states in 1950 after a successful Liberty Bond drive. The bond sale raised $6.5 billion to help pay the military costs of World War II. In 1977, the bell was incorporated into the present design along with the adjacent fountain to pay tribute to the “Spirit of ’76,” America’s bicentennial.
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