Statue of Albert Sidney Johnston (Texas State Cemetery)

The Statue of Albert Sidney Johnston is a bronze sculpture located in the Texas State Cemetery in Austin, Texas. It commemorates Albert Sidney Johnston, a general who served in the armies of three different republics: the Republic of Texas, the United States, and the Confederate States of America.

The statue depicts Johnston in Confederate military uniform, standing with a sword at his side. It stands atop a granite pedestal. The monument serves as his gravesite; Johnston's remains are interred beneath it.

The statue was commissioned by the Texas legislature and created by Elisabet Ney, a German-American sculptor who resided in Austin. Ney was a prominent artist known for her portrait busts and statues of notable figures. The statue of Johnston was one of several commissions she received for the Texas State Cemetery, others including Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin.

The monument to Johnston was dedicated in 1903. It is a significant example of Confederate memorial art and reflects the Lost Cause ideology prevalent in the South following the Civil War. The statue has been the subject of debate and controversy in recent years, particularly regarding its prominent placement and the glorification of a Confederate figure on state property. Discussions continue regarding its historical significance and potential recontextualization within the Texas State Cemetery.