The Statue at Rankin Square in downtown Franklin was erected in memory of The Sons of Macon County who served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, 1861-1865.
Confederate veterans, led by Major N.D. Rankin, came together in November 1903 and formed the Macon County Monument Association. The veterans worked together to honor their Civil War brothers.
The monument was unveiled in 1909. It weighs 35,000 pounds and is made of 26 Italian marble stones measuring 25 feet high with a 6 foot statue of a soldier on top.
Confederate veterans, led by Major N.D. Rankin, came together in November 1903 and formed the Macon County Monument Association. The veterans worked together to honor their Civil War brothers.
The monument was unveiled in 1909. It weighs 35,000 pounds and is made of 26 Italian marble stones measuring 25 feet high with a 6 foot statue of a soldier on top.
by M. D.
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