Veteran's Monument in Covington, Covington

Name: Veteran's Monument in Covington
Address: Covington, United States

#13 among attractions in Covington

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Veteran's Monument in Covington, Covington

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The Veteran's Monument, also called the War Between the States Veteran's Memorial, in Linden Grove Cemetery of Covington, Kentucky was built in remembrance of both Union and Confederate veterans of the American Civil War. It is one of only two memorials in the Commonwealth of Kentucky that celebrate soldiers of both sides of the conflict. The American Legion dedicated the monument on May 30, 1933, which was that year's Memorial Day. ()

Built: 1933 (91 years ago)Coordinates: 39°4'24"N, 84°30'52"W

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Covington (Westside Covington)Covington United States

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Veteran's Monument in Covington – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, General James Taylor Park, Brent Spence Bridge, Mother of God Roman Catholic Church.

0.5 miNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Covington
13 min walk • The Roman Catholic St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington, Kentucky, is a minor basilica in the United States.
1.3 miNE
Park
General James Taylor Park, Newport
34 min walk • General James Taylor Park is a small urban park in Newport, Kentucky, United States. It is located on Riverboat Row overlooking the confluence of the Ohio and Licking rivers and the skyline of Cincinnati.
1.2 miN
Bridge
Brent Spence Bridge, Cincinnati
32 min walk • The Brent Spence Bridge is a double decker, cantilevered truss bridge that carries Interstates 71 and 75 across the Ohio River between Covington, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio.
0.7 miN
Church
Mother of God Roman Catholic Church, Covington
19 min walk • Mother of God Parish is a parish church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Covington, Kentucky, United States, located at 119 West 6th Street in Covington. The official title of the parish is The Assumption of Mary, Mother of God, Parish. The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
~350 ftNW
Cemetery
Linden Grove Cemetery, Covington
2 min walk • Linden Grove Cemetery is located along Holman Street, between 13th and 15th streets in Covington, Kentucky, United States. It is the second public cemetery in Covington, the city's first public burial ground being Craig Street Cemetery, which dates to 1815. Craig Street Cemetery closed in 1872.
0.7 miN
39°5'1"N • 84°31'2"W
Mainstrasse Village, Covington
19 min walk • Historical place, Square
1.3 miN
Bridge
Clay Wade Bailey Bridge, Cincinnati
32 min walk • The Clay Wade Bailey Bridge is a cantilever bridge carrying U.S. Route 42 and U.S. Route 127 across the Ohio River, connecting Cincinnati, Ohio and Covington, Kentucky. This also marks the termination of U.S. Route 25. The bridge's main span is 675 feet.
1 miN
Church
Trinity Episcopal Church, Covington
26 min walk • Trinity Episcopal Church is located in Covington, Kentucky, Madison Avenue. This historic church was founded November 24, 1842, in a third floor of a brick building near the Covington market.
1.3 miW
Park
Devou Park, Cincinnati
33 min walk • Devou Park is a city park in Covington, Kentucky. With 700 acres, it is the city's largest park. The hilltop park's overlooks offer panoramic views of the Cincinnati skyline and the Ohio River valley below.
1.1 miN
Skyscraper
The Ascent at Roebling's Bridge, Covington
30 min walk • The Ascent at Roebling's Bridge is a residential building in Covington, Kentucky, United States, in the greater Cincinnati area. Designed by Daniel Libeskind, the building sits along the Ohio River across from the Roebling Suspension Bridge.
1.1 miE
Music and shows, Bars and clubs, Historical place
Bobby Mackey's Music World, Wilder
30 min walk • Bobby Mackey's Music World is a nightclub and honky tonk located in Wilder, Kentucky, United States owned by country singer Bobby Mackey. Urban legends claim the nightclub is the site of hauntings, murders, and suicides; however, there is credible evidence that comes from the Ghost Adventures Crew.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Veteran's Monument in Covington?

Nearby attractions include GAR Monument in Covington, Covington (1 min walk), Linden Grove Cemetery, Covington (2 min walk), Fifth District School, Covington (9 min walk), Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Covington (13 min walk).

How to get to Veteran's Monument in Covington by public transport?

The nearest stations to Veteran's Monument in Covington:

Bus

Linden Ave & Holman Ave • Lines: 5 (3 min walk)
Holman Ave & W 13th St • Lines: 5 (5 min walk)