Vanceburg in Lewis County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Union Memorial

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 23, 2021

1. Union Memorial Marker

Inscription. The only Union monument south of the Mason-Dixon line erected by public subscription except those in cemeteries. This unique memorial was dedicated in 1884 to the 107 Lewis County soldiers who gave their lives for the Union during the Civil War.

Erected 1964 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 215.)

Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.

Location. 38° 36.04′ N, 83° 18.97′ W. Marker is in Vanceburg, Kentucky, in Lewis County. It is at the intersection of Second Street and Court Street, on the right when traveling east on Second Street. It is on the courthouse lawn. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 122 2nd St, Vanceburg KY 41179, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and memorial is in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Union Memorial (here, next to this marker); World War I Memorial (here, next to this marker); World War II Memorial (here, next to this marker); County Named, 1806 (a few steps from this marker); United Methodist Church

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Deposit Bank (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hickle’s Pool Room (about 600 feet away); Stamper Block (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vanceburg.

Regarding Union Memorial. Wikipedia: The monument was built in 1884 by the citizens of Lewis County, which was a Union stronghold during the war and one of the few places in Kentucky that was still more sympathetic to the Union cause by the 1880s. It stands thirty-four feet tall, and both the pedestal and base are made of limestone. The base is five feet high and seven feet wide. The pedestal was made from eight separate pieces. The statue depicts a Union soldier in winter gear and kepi hat.

World War I Memorial, Union Memorial and Union Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 23, 2021

2. World War I Memorial, Union Memorial and Union Memorial Marker

Lewis County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, August 23, 2021

3. Lewis County Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 383 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 26, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on August 27, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.