Confederate Monument in Murray, Civil War memorial at Calloway County Courthouse, Murray, United States.
The Confederate Monument in Murray is a marble structure at the Calloway County Courthouse, with four Doric columns supporting a granite canopy topped by a statue. At its base sits a porcelain drinking fountain operated by a step pedal.
The monument was erected in 1917 following a three-year fundraising effort by the United Daughters of the Confederacy. It was part of a broader movement of that era to build memorials for Civil War participants across the country.
The monument stands on the Calloway County Courthouse grounds, where it remains open to anyone passing through the area. It serves as a gathering point for local remembrance events held throughout the year.
The monument stands at the northeast corner of the courthouse grounds and is easy to spot from the surrounding public areas. No special access is needed, and a visit works well at any point during daylight hours.
This is one of only four fountain memorials in Kentucky that combined commemoration with a working drinking water source. Pairing a practical utility with a memorial purpose was an uncommon design choice at the time it was built.
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