About this property
The Confederate Memorial includes a 6-foot-tall (1.8 m) Confederate soldier statue atop an arch anchored in the Fulton, Kentucky Fairview Cemetery. Funded in 1902 by the Colonel Ed Crossland Chapter No. 347 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, the historic monument is the only such monument in Kentucky to feature an arched base, made of rough-hewn limestone.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 97000699. It was listed on July 16, 1997.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Confederate Memorial in Fulton listed on the National Register?
Confederate Memorial in Fulton was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 16, 1997.
What type of historic resource is Confederate Memorial in Fulton?
Confederate Memorial in Fulton is classified as a object in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Confederate Memorial in Fulton?
The period of significance for Confederate Memorial in Fulton is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1902.
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