Hopkinsville in Christian County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Latham Confederate Monument
Photographed By Tracy Marsteller, February 24, 2024
1. Latham Confederate Monument Marker
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[West side] This monument is erected at the place of his birth by a surviving comrade to commemorate the virtues of the Confederate Dead A.D. 1887
[North side] Beneath the sod is mingled the sacred dust of 101 unknown soldiers, who were attached to the following commands: 1st Mississippi Regiment, 2nd Mississippi Regiment, 7th Texas Regiment, 8th Kentucky Regiment, Forrest's Cavalry, Woodward's Kentucky Cavalry, Green's Kentucky Artillery War Between the States 1861-1865
[East side] While martyred for conscience's sake are respected, the valor and devotion of the Confederate soldiers will be admired by the good and the brave
[South side] Round this column is buried all the heroism that could die.
Erected 1887 by John C. Latham.
Topics and series. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list.
Location. 36° 52.469′ N, 87° 28.847′ W. Marker is in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, in Christian County. Memorial can be reached from Metcalfe Lane east of North Main Street (U.S. 41), on the right when traveling east. Monument is in Riverside
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hdqrs. CSA Commander / 101 CSA Unknown (approx. 0.2 miles away); Union General's Grave (approx. 0.2 miles away); Famous Prophet (approx. 0.2 miles away); Round Table Literary Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); Grace Episcopal Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); County Named, 1797 (approx. 0.7 miles away); Confederate Memorial Fountain (approx. 0.7 miles away); Courthouse Burned (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hopkinsville.
Regarding Latham Confederate Monument. John C. Latham, a wealthy Confederate veteran born in Hopkinsville, wanted to honor his hometown's Civil War veterans regardless of which side they fought on. He initially planned a monument overlooking a mass grave of Confederate and Union soldiers buried together in Riverside Cemetery. However, only Confederate remains were relocated from elsewhere because most Union remains had already been reinterred in Fort Donelson National Cemetery in Tennessee. As a result, the 37-foot-tall granite monument only honors Confederates.
Photographed By Tracy Marsteller, February 24, 2024
2. Latham Confederate Monument (West Side)
Photographed By Tracy Marsteller, February 24, 2024
3. Latham Confederate Monument (North Side)
Photographed By Tracy Marsteller, February 24, 2024
4. Latham Confederate Monument (East Side)
Photographed By Tracy Marsteller, February 24, 2024
5. Latham Confederate Monument (South Side)
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