32nd Indiana Monument

The 32nd Indiana Monument is a limestone Civil War memorial now housed in the Frazier History Museum in Louisville. The stone features carved relief designs showing an eagle holding cannons at the center, surrounded by olive branches and flags.

The monument was created in 1862 by stonemason August Bloedner to honor fallen soldiers of the 32nd Indiana Infantry Regiment from the Battle of Rowlett's Station. It survived multiple relocations and conservation efforts spanning more than 160 years of history.

The memorial bears German inscriptions that reflect the heritage of the 32nd Indiana Infantry Regiment, which was composed entirely of German-American soldiers. You can see these inscriptions when you walk around the monument and notice the language carved into the stone.

You can view the preserved original monument in the lobby of the Frazier History Museum on West Main Street in Louisville. Since the memorial is indoors, you can visit it anytime during the museum's operating hours without worrying about weather.

This structure is the oldest existing Civil War monument in the United States, created by a German-born stonemason. Its journey through different locations tells the story of how war memorials were moved and preserved across the country over time.

Location: Kentucky

GPS coordinates: 38.25785,-85.76447

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:06