Lloyd Tilghman Memorial facts for kids
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Tilghman, Lloyd, Memorial
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| Location | Lange Park. Madison St. between 16th and 19th Sts., Paducah, Kentucky |
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| Built | 1909 |
| Architect | Henry Hudson Kitson |
| MPS | Civil War Monuments of Kentucky MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 97000679 |
| Added to NRHP | July 17, 1997 |
The Lloyd Tilghman Memorial is a special statue in Paducah, Kentucky. It honors Lloyd Tilghman, who was born in Paducah. He became a general for the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. Sadly, he died in May 1863 at the Battle of Champion Hill.
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Who Was Lloyd Tilghman?
Lloyd Tilghman was born in Maryland. He lived in Paducah from 1852 until 1861. On July 5, 1861, he joined the Confederate army as a colonel. He was promoted to general in October of that year.
Tilghman's Role in the War
General Tilghman was put in charge of building defenses at Fort Henry and Fort Donelson. He took over from another general. However, it was too late to fix problems with Fort Henry's location. He was captured at the Battle of Fort Henry. He returned to duty later that year. He died during the Vicksburg Campaign.
Building the Memorial
In 1909, people decided to build a monument to honor Tilghman. His sons, Frederick and Sidell, helped pay for it. They gave $10,000. The United Daughters of the Confederacy also helped, giving $5,000.
About the Statue
The statue was created by Henry Hudson Kitson. He was an artist from England who lived in Boston. The statue of Tilghman is made of bronze. It stands on a pink granite base. The whole monument is twelve feet tall. The two square bases are 17 feet and 25 feet wide. A historical marker is also at the site. It was placed there by the 1929 class of Paducah Tilghman High School.
A Historic Landmark
On July 17, 1997, the Lloyd Tilghman Memorial became a registered historic place. It was one of 61 Civil War monuments in Kentucky added to the National Register of Historic Places. This was part of a special group called the Civil War Monuments of Kentucky Multiple Property Submission.
Other Nearby Landmarks
Another Civil War monument, the Confederate Monument in Paducah, is close by. Tilghman's old home in Paducah is also on the National Register. Today, it is a museum that you can visit.
