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Confederate Martyrs Monument in Jeffersontown

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The Confederate Martyrs Monument in Jeffersontown is a stone obelisk standing in the Jeffersontown Cemetery, dedicated in 1910 to Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War. The monument is one of several such markers in Kentucky, reflecting the state's divided loyalties during the conflict. Visitors can see the engraved names and inscriptions, set in a quiet, historic cemetery surrounded by modern development.

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  • The 15-foot-tall granite obelisk with Confederate inscriptions
  • The names of local Confederate soldiers carved into the base
  • The surrounding historic Jeffersontown Cemetery with other old gravestones

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Ways to visit Confederate Martyrs Monument in Jeffersontown

You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.

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