John C. Breckinridge Memorial
John C. Breckinridge Memorial, Bronze statue at the courthouse lawn in Lexington, United States
The John C. Breckinridge Memorial depicts the statesman in a standing pose atop a granite base. It was cast in bronze by the Henry-Bonnard Bronze Company in 1887 and now stands at Lexington Cemetery in Section G.
The memorial honors John C. Breckinridge, who served as Vice President under James Buchanan in the 1850s. He later became Secretary of War for the Confederate States during the Civil War.
The memorial marks Kentucky's divided political history during the Civil War era. It represents how the state's leaders navigated the conflict between Union and Confederate interests.
The memorial is located at the cemetery and is accessible during daylight hours. The grounds provide a quiet setting for a visit, with ample space to walk around and take photographs.
The memorial was originally erected in 1887 on the courthouse grounds. It remained there for 130 years before being relocated to the cemetery in 2017 as part of changing community values.
Location: Kentucky
GPS coordinates: 38.05840,-84.50852
Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:48
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