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State park featuring a 351-ft. memorial obelisk topped by an observation room, plus a small museum.
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Reviews — 8
I didn’t know this place existed until my family and I were on our way home from western KY and saw the monument from the highway. We needed a break anyway so we stopped in. The staff working the gift shop were very friendly. This is a neat place to stop and think about our history. Unfortunately the elevator inside the monument was out of order the day we stopped, I would’ve liked to have taken it up to the top for the view. Maybe next time.
Such a beautifully kept place. Bathrooms are clean,grounds are manicured, and of course the monument was impressive!
A great historical experience shared with my guest from Washington state. It was very beautiful and informative. Front desk from the museum was very nice and friendly ❤️
The fourth largest concrete monument in the United States is a tribute the the President of the Confederacy who was born here in Kentucky before going on to lead the group of states that seceded from the Union.
I was here super early and that gave me the opportunity to explore the grounds undisturbed. No one in any of my pictures but that does mean that I was unable to visit the top of the monument.
There is plenty of parking, lots of picnic sites and a playground. Restrooms are available during business hours.
We're in very rural Kentucky so there is not much else nearby.
I was here super early and that gave me the opportunity to explore the grounds undisturbed. No one in any of my pictures but that does mean that I was unable to visit the top of the monument.
There is plenty of parking, lots of picnic sites and a playground. Restrooms are available during business hours.
We're in very rural Kentucky so there is not much else nearby.
Look pretty nice on the road but they close the gates a bit early. We got there at 3:50 and the gates were closed, but it said they were open until 4:30 PM
Also, the sign from the interstate doesn’t tell you how far it is (15 miles)
I would go to it again if I were in the area to get the full experience.
Also, the sign from the interstate doesn’t tell you how far it is (15 miles)
I would go to it again if I were in the area to get the full experience.
I visited on a weekday afternoon and was the only person there. Didn’t go into the museum/shop, just walked around and read what I could from the gate at the top of the stairs. Quiet with beautiful old trees and a nice playground and picnic area. Friendly security guards that lock the gate at 4:30.
It's a beautiful area with an interesting monument to a person and moment of history. Was closed without indicating why. Could still walk around and read the information. Suggest looking up information before heading out. Nice park for a picnic or just to relax a bit.
