Hood's Texas Brigade Monument
The Hood's Texas Brigade Monument is an outdoor memorial commemorating members of John Bell Hood's Texas Brigade who fought in the Army of Northern Virginia from 1861 to 1865, installed on the Texas State Capitol grounds in Austin, Texas, United States. The monument was sculptured by Pompeo Coppini and erected in 1910. It features a gray granite shaft with hand-carved quotes by leaders of the Confederacy, topped by a bronze statue of a Confederate soldier.[1]
| Hood's Texas Brigade Monument | |
|---|---|
| United States | |
 The monument in 2015 | |
| For Members of John B. Hood's Texas Brigade who fought in the Army of Northern Virginia from 1861 to 1865 | |
| Established | 1910 |
| Location | Texas State Capitol near Austin, Texas |
| Designed by | Pompeo Coppini |
References
- "Hood's Texas Brigade Monument". Texas State Preservation Board. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
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