Munford in Talladega County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
A.J. Buttram Monument
Photographed By Mark Hilton, January 26, 2020
1. A.J. Buttram Monument
Confederate Soldier
Killed Here Apr. 23, 1865
During Croxton’s Raid
Erected 1914 by John Tyler Morgan Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy and Veterans and their Descendants.
Topics and series. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 23, 1865.
Location. 33° 31.819′ N, 85° 57.363′ W. Marker is in Munford, Alabama, in Talladega County. Memorial is at the intersection of Jenifer Road and Campbell Road, on the right when traveling north on Jenifer Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Jenifer Road, Munford AL 36268, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Battle of Munford (here, next to this marker); Freedom Riders (approx. 7.7 miles away); Civilian Conservation Corps (approx. 8.8 miles away); Managing Public Land (approx. 8.8 miles away); Won't You Be My Neighbor (approx. 8.9 miles away); Home Sweet Home (approx. 8.9 miles away); Native American Footsteps (approx. 8.9 miles away); Town of Hobson City, Alabama (approx. 9 miles away).
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Alabama Heritage blog on the the Last Battle. (Submitted on January 26, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
2. Find-A-Grave memorial to Lieutenant Andrew Jackson “Jack” Buttram. (Submitted on January 26, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
3. The Disinterment of Lt. Buttram near marker. Youtube video from one month after photos were taken showing the disinterment of Lt. A.J. Buttram for later re-internment under the marker. (Submitted on November 12, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, January 26, 2020
2. A.J. Buttram Monument
Photographed By Mark Hilton, January 26, 2020
3. Battle of Munford marker with the A.J. Buttram monument in background.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 722 times since then and 102 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 26, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
