Thompson and Powell Martyrs Monument
Thompson and Powell Martyrs Monument, Civil War memorial sculpture in Saint Joseph, Kentucky, United States
Description
The Thompson and Powell Martyrs Monument sits in front of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Saint Joseph, displaying the letters CSA at its base. The stone memorial commemorates two soldiers whose names are carved into the structure.
History
The monument honors two soldiers who were executed in 1864 under a military order. This event was part of the conflicts that took place in the Kentucky region during the American Civil War.
Culture
The monument represents one of three National Register of Historic Places locations in Daviess County, Kentucky, outside of Owensboro.
Practical
The site sits in front of a church and can be visited on foot. The location offers open access to the monument for visitors who want to examine both sides of the memorial.
Did you know?
A rescue attempt for the two soldiers took place just before their execution but was interrupted by the arrival of military vessels. This failed effort remains part of the local memory tied to the site.
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