Confederate Memorial Gates in Mayfield

The Confederate Memorial Gates in Mayfield is a National Register-listed entrance to Maplewood Cemetery featuring six concrete stanchions arranged in three separate pairs. Each gatepost displays inscriptions and bronze plaques commemorating the Civil War era.

The gates were erected by the United Daughters of the Confederacy as their second memorial in Mayfield, commemorating the Confederate cause. The site received National Register listing in 1997.

The gates function as a place where the community gathers to remember the Civil War era and its lasting impact on local identity. Visitors come to read the bronze plaques and reflect on the historical narratives they present.

The gates sit at the intersection of North 7th Street and East Cemetery Road in Mayfield and are easily visible from the street. Access is unrestricted since they stand on public cemetery grounds.

The three gate pairs are spaced at varying distances from one another, creating an unusual layout that sets them apart from typical memorial entrances. This dispersed arrangement across the cemetery grounds gives the monument a distinctive footprint.

Location: Kentucky

GPS coordinates: 36.74883,-88.63554

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:44