Confederate Monument in Russellville facts for kids
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| Location | Russellville, Kentucky |
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| Built | 1910 |
| MPS | Civil War Monuments of Kentucky MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 97000681 |
| Added to NRHP | July 17, 1997 |
The Confederate Monument in Russellville is a special statue in Russellville, Kentucky. It stands in the middle of the Russellville Historic District. This monument honors the Confederate States of America, which was a group of southern states during the American Civil War. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, meaning it is an important historical site. It was added to this list on July 17, 1997.
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Building the Monument
This monument was built in 1910. It was created by a group called the Camp Caldwell chapter of the United Confederate Veterans. This group was Chapter No. 139.
The monument has a unique design. It features a block arch on top of a base. A bronze eagle, about two feet tall and long, sits on top of the monument. Inside the arch, there is a statue of a Confederate soldier.
What the Monument is Made Of
The base of the monument is six feet tall. It is made from limestone bricks. The arch itself is also made of limestone. The soldier statue is made of bronze. This statue shows a Confederate soldier wearing a slouch hat and holding a rifle.
On the back of the monument, you can read the words Deo Vindice. This is a Latin phrase. It was the official motto of the Confederate States of America. The phrase means "With God our Vindicator."
Why Russellville is Important
The location of this monument is very important to history. A building nearby, called the William Forst House, played a big role in the American Civil War. In November 1861, the Confederate government of Kentucky was formed at this house.
Many people from Russellville joined the war. More than 1,000 residents served in the Army of the Confederate States of America. About 500 residents served in the Union Army of the United States. The William Forst House is still standing today.
A National Historic Site
On July 17, 1997, the Confederate Monument in Russellville became a nationally recognized site. It was one of sixty different monuments related to the Civil War in Kentucky that were added to the National Register of Historic Places. These monuments were part of a larger group called the Civil War Monuments of Kentucky.
Images for kids
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View of the monument
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Distant view of monument
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Rear view of monument
