Ladies' Confederate Memorial, Lexington

Name: Ladies' Confederate Memorial
Address: Lexington, United States

#19 among attractions in Lexington

Top attraction, Monuments and statues

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Facts and practical information

The Ladies' Confederate Memorial is an American Civil War monument erected in 1874 in Lexington Cemetery in Lexington, Kentucky. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1997, as part of the Civil War Monuments of Kentucky MPS. Unlike most Confederate monuments in Kentucky, it represents grief rather than Southern patriotism. ()

Built: 1874 (150 years ago)Coordinates: 38°3'32"N, 84°30'41"W

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Lexington United States

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Day trips

Ladies' Confederate Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Red Mile, Rupp Arena, Lexington History Center, Kentucky Theater.

1.2 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Horse track
The Red Mile, Lexington
31 min walk • In the heart of horse country, The Red Mile stands as an iconic sports facility in Lexington, Kentucky, with a rich history steeped in the tradition of harness racing. Known as the second oldest harness racing track in the world, it has been a staple in the Lexington...
0.8 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Rupp Arena, Lexington
21 min walk • Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center is an arena located in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States.
1.1 miSE
Museum, History museum
Lexington History Center, Lexington
28 min walk • The Lexington History Center once housed several independent history museums in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. It was located in the former Fayette County Courthouse until 2012 when the city closed the building for renovation.
1.3 miSE
Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
Kentucky Theater, Lexington
35 min walk • The Kentucky Theatre is a historic cinema in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States, that first opened in October 1922. The building is currently owned by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and leased to a non-profit that shows films and hosts concerts and events.
0.7 miSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Mary Todd Lincoln House, Lexington
18 min walk • Mary Todd Lincoln House in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, was the girlhood home of Mary Todd, the future first lady and wife of the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln.
0.9 miSE
Park
Triangle Park, Lexington
23 min walk • Triangle Park is located at 400 W Main Street in Lexington, Kentucky. It was officially opened to the people of Lexington on July 2, 1982 by triangle foundation.
1 miSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Hunt-Morgan House, Lexington
27 min walk • The Hunt–Morgan House, historically known as Hopemont, is a Federal style residence in Lexington, Kentucky built in 1814 by John Wesley Hunt, the first millionaire west of the Alleghenies. The house is included in the Gratz Park Historic District. The Alexander T.
1 miSE
Monuments and statues
John C. Breckinridge Memorial, Lexington
27 min walk • The John C. Breckinridge Memorial, originally on the courthouse lawn of Lexington, Kentucky, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1997, as part of the Civil War Monuments of Kentucky MPS. It commemorates John C.
~840 ftNE
Cemetery
Lexington Cemetery, Lexington
5 min walk • Lexington Cemetery is a private, non-profit 170-acre rural cemetery and arboretum located at 833 W. Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky.
0.9 miSE
Opera, Concerts and shows, Theater
Lexington Opera House, Lexington
24 min walk • The Lexington Opera House is a theatre located at 401 West Short Street in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Built in 1886, the Opera House replaced the former theatre, located on the corner of Main and Broadway, after fire destroyed it in January 1886.
1 miW
Park, Historic walking areas, Trail
McConnell Springs Park, Lexington
27 min walk • McConnell Springs is a twenty-six acre natural park located at the historic springs where the city of Lexington, Kentucky was named.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ladies' Confederate Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Confederate Soldier Monument in Lexington, Lexington (1 min walk), Lexington Cemetery, Lexington (5 min walk), Lexington National Cemetery, Lexington (7 min walk), Speigle Heights, Lexington (13 min walk).

How to get to Ladies' Confederate Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ladies' Confederate Memorial:

Bus

1359 South Upper @ 200 Outbound • Lines: 16 Southland Dr, 5 Nicholasville Road (28 min walk)
unknown - South Upper near Pine Outbound • Lines: 16 Southland Dr (30 min walk)