Confederate Monument of Bowling Green

The Confederate Monument is a limestone obelisk topped with carved flags and surrounded by four cannons with stacked cannonballs at its base. The structure occupies a prominent spot within the cemetery grounds and was constructed from locally sourced stone.

The monument was built in 1876 following the Civil War, when the community wanted to commemorate its connection to Confederate history. Local citizens raised funds to construct this tribute during a time of reflecting on regional identity.

The monument includes a bas-relief reproduction of Henry Mosler's painting 'Lost Cause', carved by local stonemason Hugh F. Smith from the White Stone Quarry.

The monument sits within the cemetery in the eastern section and can be reached from Fairview Avenue. Visitors should move slowly through the grounds and stay on the paths to respect the quiet nature of this space.

A local stonemason created a carved relief based on a well-known painting from that era, bringing detailed artistic work to the stone. This piece shows the level of craftsmanship that local workers brought to the project.

Location: Kentucky

GPS coordinates: 36.99207,-86.41941

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:24