Where in March 1866, the Ladies Aid Society organized the first memorial association honoring Confederate heroes. "One Day" each year is theirs.
W.P.A. - 1936 - U.D.C.
Side Two:
LADIES MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
Organized March 12, 1865
Officers Elected
Mrs. Robert Carter - President
Mrs. Robert A. Ware p 1st, Vice President
Mrs. J. M. McAllister - 2nd Vice President
Mrs. M.A. Patten - Treasurer
Mr. Charles J. Williams - Secretary
W.P.A. - 1936 - L.M.A.
Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com.
Original page, with additional info, here.
Photo credit: Byron Hooks of Lat34North.com.