Kentucky War Memorial, Frankfort

Name: Kentucky War Memorial
Address: Frankfort, United States

#13 among attractions in Frankfort

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The Kentucky War Memorial is a memorial to Kentuckians who have died in all wars. On a high-point called the "State Mound" in Frankfort Cemetery in Frankfort, Kentucky, the memorial consists of a 65-foot-tall monument erected in 1850, nine low stone monuments built in a semi-circle, and two low straight monuments. The 1850 monument honors men who died up until 1850 and it lists the battles and the officers who fell. The semi-circular area to the south of the tall monument lists the wars, and the straight monuments list the names of all of Kentucky's fallen. The wars mentioned include: War of Independence, War of 1812, the Texas War of Independence, the Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish–American War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, and Persian Gulf War. ()

Built: 1850 (174 years ago)Coordinates: 38°11'37"N, 84°51'53"W

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Frankfort United States

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Kentucky War Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kentucky Governor's Mansion, Old State Capitol, Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Old Governor's Mansion.

0.7 miSW
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Kentucky Governor's Mansion, Frankfort
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0.8 miNW
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Old State Capitol, Frankfort
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1.1 miS
Monuments and statues, Memorial, Cemetery
Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Frankfort
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0.6 miNW
Museum, Architecture, Historical place
Old Governor's Mansion, Frankfort
17 min walk • The Old Governor's Mansion, also known as Lieutenant Governor's Mansion, is located at 420 High Street, Frankfort, Kentucky. It is reputed to be the oldest official executive residence officially still in use in the United States, as the mansion is the official residence of the lieutenant governor of Kentucky.
0.8 miNW
View point, Forts and castles
Fort Hill, Frankfort
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~520 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Confederate Monument in Frankfort, Frankfort
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~340 ftNW
Scenic drives, Cemetery, Outdoor activities
Frankfort Cemetery, Frankfort
2 min walk • The Frankfort Cemetery is a historic rural cemetery located on East Main Street in Frankfort, Kentucky. The cemetery is the burial site of Daniel Boone and contains the graves of other famous Americans including seventeen Kentucky governors and a Vice President of the United States.
0.8 miW
Bridge
Singing Bridge, Frankfort
20 min walk • The Singing Bridge is a two-lane vehicle and pedestrian bridge in Frankfort, Kentucky that is so named because of the humming sound it makes when driven over. As of 2019, the bridge carries over 5,000 vehicles per day across the Kentucky River along St. Clair Street to Bridge Street, joining Downtown Frankfort with South Frankfort.
1 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Liberty Hall Historic Site, Frankfort
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0.7 miNW
38°11'55"N • 84°52'33"W
Capital City Museum, Frankfort
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0.7 miNW
38°11'57"N • 84°52'29"W
Kentucky Historical Society, Frankfort
17 min walk • Museum, History museum, Library

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Which popular attractions are close to Kentucky War Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Frankfort Cemetery, Frankfort (2 min walk), Confederate Monument in Frankfort, Frankfort (3 min walk), Kentucky State University, Frankfort (15 min walk), War Mothers Memorial Bridge, Frankfort (15 min walk).