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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.<ref name="harrisoncountyky.us">[http://www.harrisoncountyky.us/civil-war/battle-grove.htm The Confederate Monument (Battle Grove)<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Due to the [[32nd Indiana Monument]] having been moved from its original location, the Cynthiana monument is the oldest monument still standing at its original location, located where the second [[Battle of Cynthiana]] started, in the then-new town cemetery.<ref name="mps">{{Cite journal|title=National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property Submission: Civil War Monuments in Kentucky, 1865-1935|url={{NRHP url|id=64500229}} |format=pdf|date=January 8, 1997 |author=Brent, Joseph E. |publisher=National Park Service}}</ref><ref name="Civil War in Kentucky">[http://www.trailsrus.com/monuments/reg4/cynthiana.html Civil War in Kentucky<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
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.<ref name="harrisoncountyky.us">[http://www.harrisoncountyky.us/civil-war/battle-grove.htm The Confederate Monument (Battle Grove)<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080329223334/http://www.harrisoncountyky.us/civil-war/battle-grove.htm |date=2008-03-29 }}</ref> Due to the [[32nd Indiana Monument]] having been moved from its original location, the Cynthiana monument is the oldest monument still standing at its original location, located where the second [[Battle of Cynthiana]] started, in the then-new town cemetery.<ref name="mps">{{Cite journal|title=National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property Submission: Civil War Monuments in Kentucky, 1865-1935|url={{NRHP url|id=64500229}} |format=pdf|date=January 8, 1997 |author=Brent, Joseph E. |publisher=National Park Service}}</ref><ref name="Civil War in Kentucky">[http://www.trailsrus.com/monuments/reg4/cynthiana.html Civil War in Kentucky<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


The Cynthiana Confederate Monument Association, a group of women, spearheaded the movement to build the monument, although the money required to build it came from men. It was built in 1869 by the [[Muldoon Monument Company]] of [[Louisville, Kentucky]], at the cost of $2,200. The white [[marble]] [[obelisk]] stands {{convert|22|ft|m}} high on a four square foot [[limestone]] base three feet high (25 feet high combined), with a [[Flags of the Confederate States of America|Confederate flag]] draped atop it. The graves of 47 Confederate veterans who died during the [[American Civil War|Civil War]], many of whom are unknown, and a substantial number of [[John Hunt Morgan]]'s 2nd Kentucky Cavalry who twice raided the town of Cynthiana during the War, were transferred from another cemetery to encircle the monument. David M. Snyder died in 1896, and per his wishes to be buried with his companions, was placed as part of the circle. The Cynthiana monument set the tone of many of the first Bluegrass monuments in the Confederacy, being reminiscent of death, particularly grave markers. This is best represented by the [[Confederate Monument of Bowling Green]], [[Confederate Monument at Crab Orchard]], [[Confederate Monument in Georgetown]], and the [[Confederate Monument in Versailles]].<ref name="harrisoncountyky.us"/><ref name="Civil War in Kentucky"/><ref name="Brent">Brent</ref>
The Cynthiana Confederate Monument Association, a group of women, spearheaded the movement to build the monument, although the money required to build it came from men. It was built in 1869 by the [[Muldoon Monument Company]] of [[Louisville, Kentucky]], at the cost of $2,200. The white [[marble]] [[obelisk]] stands {{convert|22|ft|m}} high on a four square foot [[limestone]] base three feet high (25 feet high combined), with a [[Flags of the Confederate States of America|Confederate flag]] draped atop it. The graves of 47 Confederate veterans who died during the [[American Civil War|Civil War]], many of whom are unknown, and a substantial number of [[John Hunt Morgan]]'s 2nd Kentucky Cavalry who twice raided the town of Cynthiana during the War, were transferred from another cemetery to encircle the monument. David M. Snyder died in 1896, and per his wishes to be buried with his companions, was placed as part of the circle. The Cynthiana monument set the tone of many of the first Bluegrass monuments in the Confederacy, being reminiscent of death, particularly grave markers. This is best represented by the [[Confederate Monument of Bowling Green]], [[Confederate Monument at Crab Orchard]], [[Confederate Monument in Georgetown]], and the [[Confederate Monument in Versailles]].<ref name="harrisoncountyky.us"/><ref name="Civil War in Kentucky"/><ref name="Brent">Brent</ref>

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Confederate Monument in Cynthiana
Confederate Monument in Cynthiana is located in Kentucky
Confederate Monument in Cynthiana
Confederate Monument in Cynthiana is located in the United States
Confederate Monument in Cynthiana
Nearest cityCynthiana, Kentucky
Coordinates38°23′09.80″N 84°16′50.00″W / 38.3860556°N 84.2805556°W / 38.3860556; -84.2805556
Built1869
MPSCivil War Monuments of Kentucky MPS
NRHP reference No.97000695[1]
Added to NRHPJuly 17, 1997

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.[2] Due to the 32nd Indiana Monument having been moved from its original location, the Cynthiana monument is the oldest monument still standing at its original location, located where the second Battle of Cynthiana started, in the then-new town cemetery.[3][4]

The Cynthiana Confederate Monument Association, a group of women, spearheaded the movement to build the monument, although the money required to build it came from men. It was built in 1869 by the Muldoon Monument Company of Louisville, Kentucky, at the cost of $2,200. The white marble obelisk stands 22 feet (6.7 m) high on a four square foot limestone base three feet high (25 feet high combined), with a Confederate flag draped atop it. The graves of 47 Confederate veterans who died during the Civil War, many of whom are unknown, and a substantial number of John Hunt Morgan's 2nd Kentucky Cavalry who twice raided the town of Cynthiana during the War, were transferred from another cemetery to encircle the monument. David M. Snyder died in 1896, and per his wishes to be buried with his companions, was placed as part of the circle. The Cynthiana monument set the tone of many of the first Bluegrass monuments in the Confederacy, being reminiscent of death, particularly grave markers. This is best represented by the Confederate Monument of Bowling Green, Confederate Monument at Crab Orchard, Confederate Monument in Georgetown, and the Confederate Monument in Versailles.[2][4][5]

On the back of the monument is a verse from the Bivouac of the Dead, which six other monuments would also include a verse from.[4]

The Cynthiana Democrat said the monument was not just for the local citizenry, but "for every man and every nation, whose children and whose people have shed blood in defense of their Homes, in defense of their country, in defense of Justice and Truth".[6]

The dedication ceremony for the monument, held on May 27, 1869, involved a parade, speeches, and food. Colonel W. C. P. Breckinridge gave the dedication speech, highlighting the virtue of the Confederate cause and the bravery of its soldiers.[5]

On July 17, 1997, the Cynthiana monument was one of sixty-two monuments included in the Civil War Monuments of Kentucky MPS.

Gallery

  • Front view
    Front view
  • Rear view
    Rear view

References

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
  2. ^ a b The Confederate Monument (Battle Grove) Archived 2008-03-29 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Brent, Joseph E. (January 8, 1997). "National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property Submission: Civil War Monuments in Kentucky, 1865-1935" (pdf). National Park Service. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  4. ^ a b c Civil War in Kentucky
  5. ^ a b Brent
  6. ^ Cynthiana Democrat, May 13, 1869

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