African American Civil War Soldiers Monument
This unique artwork entitled, “From the Cottonfield to the Battlefield” is one of only a handful of sculptured tributes to the African American Civil War soldier in the entire United States.
Commissioned by the City of Decatur, the work was designed and created by renowned artist and Decatur native, Preston Jackson. Jackson created several concepts for the statue and allowed the citizens of Decatur to vote to select the final design. The sculpture sits in Preston Jackson Park.
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