Name/Title
Raphael Semmes plaqueEntry/Object ID
2014.009.0100Description
3 3/8"h x 4 3/4""w black and white photo of the gatepost with the plaque honoring Rear Admiral Raphael Semmes of the Confederate Navy. He attended Charlotte Hall Academy, joined the U.S. Navy, fought in the Mexican War and later was with the Navy of the Confederate States of America. He ended his days practicing law in Alabama. The plaque was erected by the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Sons of Confederate Veterans in 1993.
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Text of plaque: "Rear Admiral Raphael Semmes C.S.N. 1807-1877 Born Charles County Attended Charlotte Hall Mil. Academy U.S. Navy Mexican War Practiced law Commissioned in C.S.N. 1861 Captained CSS Sumter Later Commander CSS Alabama Most successful raider with 82 naval victories 1865 promoted Admiral Commanded James River Sqdn Returned to law practice in Alabama after hostilities Dedicated 10/2/93 UDC #2571 & SCV Camps #1359 & #1400"
Text on verso: noneCollection
J. Roy Guyther CollectionDimensions
Dimension Notes
Print Size: 3 3/8" x 4 3/4"Location
Folder
Charlotte Hall Sites FolderContainer
Dr. J. Roy Guyther Collection, Box 2Shelf
Rack 03, Shelf 5Rack
Rack 03Wall
West wallRoom
Archives 2Building
Tudor HallFolder
Charlotte Hall Sites FolderContainer
Dr. J. Roy Guyther Collection, Box 2Shelf
Rack 03, Shelf 5Rack
Rack 03Wall
West wallRoom
Archives 2Building
Tudor HallRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Guyther, J. RoyPerson or Organization
Semmes, Raphael