Confederate Dead

More than 200 soldiers from every Confederate state are buried in two separate plots in Linwood Cemetery. Many of these men died in the several Confederate hospitals located in Columbus from 1862 to 1865. Others fell in the battle there on Easter Sunday, April 16, 1865, between less than 2,000 soldiers and citizens, hastily organized for the defense of Columbus, and 4,000 of Wilson’s Federal Raiders, dismounted for the attack. This was the last battle of the War Between the States east of the Mississippi River. Brigadier General Henry L. Benning, called “The Old Rock” for his coolness and daring under fire, is buried there. He fought with great distinction through the Virginia Campaigns and finally commanded Benning’s Brigade, known as “The Rock Brigade.” Fort Benning was named for him. John Dunlop, a native of England and a member of the crew of the Confederate ironclad Virginia (Merrimac) in the historic fight of the ironclads on May 8-9, 1862, is also buried there. Many other Confederate soldiers lie in private plots in Linwood Cemetery.

Columbus, Georgia · United States