Vernon, Texas! Wilbarger County Courthouse, Confederate Memorial, War Memorials
Salute! Wilbarger County Confederate & WWI Memorials in Vernon, Texas! Inscription reads, "IN HONOR OF THOSE WHO FOUGHT AND DIED, OF THOSE WHO FOUGHT AND LIVED - THIS MONUMENT IS ERECTED BY THE DAUGHTERS FO THE CONFEDERACY OF VERNON TEXAS AD 1916" (photos taken June 11, 2021, RJ) The United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC), founded in 1894, collected donations from various sources, primarily grieving family members and communities, to fund their activities. These activities aligned with their mission to honor Confederate veterans and preserve Southern heritage. The UDC raised funds through methods like bazaars, bake sales, and direct contributions to support initiatives such as: - Monument Construction: The UDC was instrumental in erecting numerous Confederate monuments across the South, often funded by community donations and contributions from families of Confederate veterans. - Care for Widows and Orphans: Donations were used to support indigent Confederat...