John B. Castleman Monument, Louisville
Facts and practical information
The John B. Castleman Monument, within the Cherokee Triangle of Louisville, Kentucky, was unveiled on November 8, 1913. The model, selected from a competition to which numerous sculptors contributed, was designed by R. Hinton Perry of New York. The statue was erected to honor John Breckinridge Castleman at a cost of $15,000 by popular subscription from city, state, and other commonwealths. The statue is made of bronze, and rests on a granite pedestal. It stands 15-feet high, with a base of 12×20 feet. The monument was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1997, as part of the Civil War Monuments of Kentucky MPS. There have been attempts to remove the statue since January 2019 due to the fact that Castleman was a Major of the Confederate army. The monument was removed on June 8, 2020, and is pending cleaning and relocation to Castleman's burial site. ()
Cherokee RdThe Highlands (Cherokee Triangle)Louisville 40204
John B. Castleman Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Mid-City Mall, Highland Presbyterian Church, Cherokee Park, Cave Hill Cemetery.
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- Eastern Parkway / Bardstown • Lines: 29East Bardstown Rd, 29East Oxmoor, 29West Bardstown Rd, 29West Oxmoor (8 min walk)
- Eastern Parkway / Willow • Lines: 29East Oxmoor, 29West Oxmoor (8 min walk)