Confederate Memorial in Mayfield, Confederate memorial on courthouse lawn in Mayfield, United States.
The Confederate Memorial in Mayfield is a granite monument featuring an obelisk-shaped shaft at its center, flanked by benches and light fixtures on each side. The structure displays various carved details and sits prominently on the courthouse square.
The memorial was erected in 1920 by the McNeal Marble Company from Georgia and commissioned by the United Daughters of the Confederacy. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.
The memorial bears inscriptions honoring those who died in the war, reflecting how communities in Kentucky chose to mark their past. It stands on the courthouse grounds as part of the public landscape where people pass by and encounter it daily.
The downtown location in Mayfield is easily accessible and situated near other buildings in the city center. Interpretive signs on the grounds provide context about the history and help visitors understand the site.
The top of the obelisk features three different Confederate flags rendered in copper relief, a distinctive artistic choice rarely seen on similar structures. This detail sets it apart from many other memorials in the region.
GPS coordinates: 36.74141,-88.63518
Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:02
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