Confederate Memorial in Fulton

The Confederate Memorial in Fulton is a war memorial located in Fairview Cemetery featuring a zinc soldier statue atop a limestone arch. The statue depicts a soldier in period dress with a slouch hat and rifle, standing about 10 feet (3 meters) high above the cemetery grounds.

The memorial was commissioned and funded in 1902 by the Colonel Ed Crossland Chapter No. 347 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997, receiving official recognition as a historic structure.

The inscription and names on the memorial show how a regional organization used this space to mark and honor their past. Visitors can see the specific way this chapter chose to commemorate their community's history through the design and text.

The memorial is located on a cemetery, so visitors should approach with quiet respect for the burial ground. Access is by foot and the cemetery grounds are typically open during daytime hours.

This is the only war memorial in Kentucky built with an arched base supporting the soldier figure, making its design stand out from other monuments. This distinctive structural choice gives it a memorable appearance when walking through the cemetery.

GPS coordinates: 36.51229,-88.88015

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:41