Confederate Monument in Glasgow

The Confederate Monument in Glasgow is a bronze soldier statue in parade uniform with detailed military gear standing on a limestone pedestal at the Barren County Courthouse. The figure appears frozen in a moment of formal procession, with carefully rendered rifle details and period clothing.

The monument was established in 1905 by the Kentucky Women's Monumental Association along with former soldier John A. Murray to honor local troops. The effort reflected a broader movement across Kentucky to create memorials dedicated to Confederate soldiers from the state.

The monument represents one of twenty-three cast soldier figures among sixty Civil War monuments throughout Kentucky, reflecting regional military heritage.

The monument sits at the intersection of Green Street and Washington Street downtown, making it easy to reach on foot. Visitors can explore it as part of a walking tour through the city's historical areas.

Barren County produced more Confederate Medal of Honor recipients than any other county in Kentucky during the Civil War. This made the area a center of military achievement and heroism for the Confederacy in the state.

Location: Kentucky

GPS coordinates: 36.99552,-85.91242

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:24