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Confederate Obelisk

1874 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state)1874 sculpturesConfederate States of America monuments and memorials in GeorgiaHistoric district contributing properties in Georgia (U.S. state)NRHP infobox with nocat
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Confederate Obelisk, Atlanta 1
Confederate Obelisk, Atlanta 1

The Confederate Obelisk is a large Confederate monument located in the Oakland Cemetery of Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The structure, a tall obelisk located in the cemetery's Confederate section, was dedicated in 1874. Due to its connection to the Confederate States of America, the monument has been vandalized repeatedly.

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Confederate Obelisk
Old Hunter Street Drive, Atlanta

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Old Hunter Street Drive
30312 Atlanta
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