University of Georgia's Slavery and Confederate Connections-- Part 2: Students Joined the Confederate Army

There are also traces of the Confederacy around campus.  The monument across from the famous Arch honors Athens residents who served in the Confederacy.  The plaque at the entrance to North Campus honors Confederates as well.

It states:  "During the War for Southern Independence most of the students entered into the Confederate Army.  The University closed its doors in 1864 and did not open again until January 1866.  After the war, many Confederate veterans became students."

--Old Secesh