About this property
The Confederate Monument, in the city cemetery of Versailles, Kentucky, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1997, as part of the Civil War Monuments of Kentucky MPS. The monument, with its unique shape, was made of white marble and put on a base of concrete and limestone. It was erected in 1877. Names of Confederate veterans are on each side of the hexagon, with graves encircling it.
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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 97000662. 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 Versailles listed on the National Register?
Confederate Monument in Versailles was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 16, 1997.
What type of historic resource is Confederate Monument in Versailles?
Confederate Monument in Versailles is classified as a object in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Confederate Monument in Versailles?
The period of significance for Confederate Monument in Versailles is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1877.
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