John Hunt Morgan Memorial
John Hunt Morgan Memorial, Bronze equestrian statue in Lexington, United States
The John Hunt Morgan Memorial stands as a bronze representation of the Confederate general mounted on a horse named Black Bess, resting upon a granite pedestal.
The state of Kentucky and United Daughters of the Confederacy jointly funded this $15,000 monument, which was cast in Brooklyn and erected in 1911.
The memorial was moved from its original location at the Courthouse Lawn to Lexington Cemetery in 2018, reflecting changes in public sentiment regarding Confederate symbols.
Visitors can locate the memorial within the Lexington Cemetery grounds, where General Morgan himself lies buried alongside other historical figures.
The sculptor Pompeo Coppini altered historical accuracy by depicting Black Bess as a stallion instead of a mare, declaring no hero should ride a female horse.
Location: Lexington
Inception: 1911
Creator: Pompeo Coppini
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 38.05881,-84.51139
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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