About this property
The Confederate Monument in Cynthiana is located on the outer edge of Cynthiana, Kentucky in Battle Grove Cemetery. It was the first monument to the Confederate States of America dedicated in the State of Kentucky, and long believed to be the first Confederate memorial anywhere. Due to the 32nd Indiana Monument having been moved from its original location, the Cynthiana monument is the oldest Civil War monument still standing at its original location, where the second Battle of Cynthiana…
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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 97000695. 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 Monument in Cynthiana listed on the National Register?
Confederate Monument in Cynthiana was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 16, 1997.
What type of historic resource is Confederate Monument in Cynthiana?
Confederate Monument in Cynthiana is classified as a object in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Confederate Monument in Cynthiana?
The period of significance for Confederate Monument in Cynthiana is recorded as the civil_war era.
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