Major Upgrade Underway at Confederate Memorial Circle in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom–Â A construction project underway at a historic cemetery in Selma is transforming a 135 year old confederate memorial site — in preparation for the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Selma.
Confederate Memorial Circle in Old Live Oak cemetery is one the places tourists go during the annual Battle of Selma Civil War Reenactment.
The memorial is now wheelchair accessible and will soon be equipped with lights, power and security cameras.
Park benches and historic plaques will also be installed at the site by the time the project is completed next month.
“I just cannot wait,” said project fundraiser Pat Godwin. “We’re going to see so many people in total awe, shock and awe, about Confederate Memorial Circle.”
Godwin says the upgrades will help to preserve another part of the city’s rich history and help promote tourism.
