About this property
The Martyrs Monument in Midway, located in Midway City Cemetery outside Midway, Kentucky, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1997, as part of the Civil War Monuments of Kentucky Multiple Property Submission. It honors four Confederate prisoners who were killed due to the standing order of Union General over Kentucky Stephen G. Burbridge, known as Order No. 59, which declared: "Whenever an unarmed Union citizen is murdered, four guerrillas will be selected from…
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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 97000663. 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 Martyrs Monument in Midway listed on the National Register?
Martyrs Monument in Midway was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 16, 1997.
What type of historic resource is Martyrs Monument in Midway?
Martyrs Monument in Midway is classified as a object in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Martyrs Monument in Midway?
The period of significance for Martyrs Monument in Midway is recorded as the colonial era.
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