Confederate Monument at Crab Orchard facts for kids
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Confederate Monument at Crab Orchard
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| Location | Crab Orchard Cemetery. 0.5 mi E of jct. of KY 39 and KY 643, Crab Orchard, Kentucky |
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| Built | 1872 |
| MPS | Civil War Monuments of Kentucky MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 97000682 |
| Added to NRHP | July 17, 1997 |
The Confederate Monument in Crab Orchard is a special stone monument in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It stands near the town of Crab Orchard, Kentucky. This monument was built to remember Confederate soldiers who died in the American Civil War. Many of these soldiers were buried right here, especially those who fought in the Battle of Camp Wildcat.
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About the Crab Orchard Monument
This monument helps us remember an important time in American history. It honors soldiers from different states who fought in the Civil War.
Who is Honored Here?
The soldiers buried around this monument came from Kentucky, Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas. There are twenty-one soldiers in total. Their remains were moved and reburied on Crab Orchard Hill in 1871.
What is the Monument?
The monument itself is a tall stone pillar called an obelisk. It is about 10 feet (3.0 m) (3 meters) tall and made of white marble.
The monument has special messages carved into it. On the north side, it says Constantes Esque Ad Mortem Animas Perjecere. This Latin phrase means "They offered constant souls even unto death."
On the south side, there is a longer message. It talks about the Southern soldiers who died in the area during the Civil War. It says they "fell among strangers" but were still honored. It also says that their bravery and sacrifice should not be forgotten. The monument was designed to look like it has a curtain draped over it.
A Special Recognition
On July 17, 1997, the Confederate Monument in Crab Orchard received a special honor. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of important historical sites in the United States. The monument was one of sixty-one monuments in Kentucky related to the Civil War that were added to this list.
Only a few other monuments in Kentucky are older or have been on the list longer. For example, the Confederate Monument in Cynthiana and the 32nd Indiana Monument are also very old and important.
Remembering the Past
In June 2007, the monument had another special ceremony. The Governor of Kentucky at the time, Ernie Fletcher, was there. Members of the U.S. Army and other groups also took part in a parade and dedication. This event helped to remember the monument's history and importance.
