Confederate Memorial in Nicholasville

The Confederate Memorial in Nicholasville is a monument located on courthouse grounds featuring a granite pedestal with a bronze soldier statue. The figure stands atop an elevated base and depicts a soldier in period military dress carrying field gear and headwear.

The Jessamine County Memorial Association began the project in 1880, completing the monument in 1896. Local leader Jefferson Oxley oversaw the acquisition of a statue that was subsequently adapted for this purpose.

The memorial displays inscriptions from 'Bivouac of the Dead' on all four sides of the pedestal, reflecting post-Civil War sentiments in the American South.

The memorial stands at the intersection of North Main Street and West Maple Street near the downtown courthouse area. It is easily accessible on foot and situated in the commercial center of the town.

The statue was originally designed as a Union soldier monument but underwent alterations to represent a Confederate soldier instead. This change was made to work within budget limitations that arose during construction.

GPS coordinates: 37.88056,-84.57317

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:43