A photo captured by Big Bend Times and shared on Facebook has brought to light a Confederate statue prominently displayed at the Lajitas Golf Resort in Terlingua, Texas. The statue, featuring General Robert E. Lee, was identified by a follower who recognized its history. Originally located in a Dallas park, it was removed in 2017 and has since found a new home at the golf resort. The Dallas City Council voted to remove the statue following the Charlottesville rally in 2017. It was kept at Hensley Field before being acquired by Holmes Firm PC in 2019. The Lajitas Golf Resort now hosts the 1935 sculpture.
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Yes! It is an impressive and beautiful statue dedicated by President Franklin D Roosevelt in honor of the Legendary General Robert E Lee. That has become my favorite Golf course in America!
What a beautiful & great addition to the golf course. I would love to see it in person and golf there. It was dedicated by President Franklin D Roosevelt in memory of the Legendary General Robert E Lee. Was a beautiful memorial!
– “[Robert E Lee] is one of the Supremely gifted men produced by this nation” – President Dwight Eisenhower (5 Star General of all WWII Allied Forces)
– “Lee was one of the noblest Americans who ever lived” – Winston Churchill
– “{Robert E Lee] is one of our greatest American Christians and one of our greatest American gentlemen” – President Franklin D Roosevelt
The sculptor made a double equestrian statue, very rare composition for equestrian statues. I have photographed it several times since it was moved to the resort. Every time, I discover something new and unique about it. Outstanding work of art!
Impressive
Beautiful Statue of a Great American Hero.
You mean a loser and a traitor. There. Fixed it for you.
You sound vaccinated.
Take a breath and celebrate our Texas history.
I don’t think you’re a Texan going against your own state.
Yes! It is an impressive and beautiful statue dedicated by President Franklin D Roosevelt in honor of the Legendary General Robert E Lee. That has become my favorite Golf course in America!
https://www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/2019/09/dallas-robert-e-lee-statue-has-landed-at-black-jacks-crossing-in-terlingua/
it’s been there for almost five years!
“Robert E. Lee and the young Trooper” a beautiful, historical monument.
Not sure why it’s now news as it’s been there over 5 years.
What a beautiful & great addition to the golf course. I would love to see it in person and golf there. It was dedicated by President Franklin D Roosevelt in memory of the Legendary General Robert E Lee. Was a beautiful memorial!
– “[Robert E Lee] is one of the Supremely gifted men produced by this nation” – President Dwight Eisenhower (5 Star General of all WWII Allied Forces)
– “Lee was one of the noblest Americans who ever lived” – Winston Churchill
– “{Robert E Lee] is one of our greatest American Christians and one of our greatest American gentlemen” – President Franklin D Roosevelt
The sculptor made a double equestrian statue, very rare composition for equestrian statues. I have photographed it several times since it was moved to the resort. Every time, I discover something new and unique about it. Outstanding work of art!
First erected in 1935 at the height of the Jim Crow era to remind “those people” of where they were, and where their place was.
Yes, indeed, a “historical” monument….