Colonel Robert A. Smith Monument

The Colonel Robert A. Smith Monument is a large limestone obelisk standing on private property in Hart County. The structure sits behind an iron fence east of the railroad tracks and south of the Green River bridge.

The obelisk was raised to mark Colonel Robert A. Smith's death during the Battle of Munfordville in September 1862. This battle took place during the American Civil War and was a key moment for controlling the region.

The site honors regiments from Mississippi whose soldiers fell at Munfordville, with their names carved on marble plaques nearby. These inscriptions show how this place became important for remembering fallen fighters from that state.

The memorial sits on private land with a surrounding fence, meaning you can view it from outside but don't have direct access to the grounds. The best viewing point is from the nearby street or areas near the property edge.

The obelisk is carved from a single block of limestone, making it one of the largest single-stone monuments in the country. Few other structures of this type match its scale and construction method in all of America.

Location: Hart County

Inception: 1885

GPS coordinates: 37.25754,-85.89565

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:03