Howitzer Monument
The Howitzer Monument was installed in Richmond, Virginia, in the United States.[1] It commemorated the Richmond Howitzers, a Confederate artillery unit.[1] It was located on Virginia Commonwealth University's Monroe Park campus.
| Howitzer Monument | |
|---|---|
 The monument in 2017 | |
| |
| Year | 1892 |
| Location | Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| 37°32′55″N 77°27′18″W | |
History
The monument was erected in 1892.[1][2] In 2020, protesters pulled down the statue.[3]
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References
- "Howitzer Monument, (sculpture)". Smithsonian Institution. Archived from the original on June 21, 2020. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
- "Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 20., Unveiling of the monument to the Richmond Howitzers". www.perseus.tufts.edu. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
- "Howitzer Confederate statue pulled down by protesters in Richmond - the 4th monument in 10 days". Archived from the original on June 23, 2020. Retrieved Jun 21, 2020.
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