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Horse Cave, Kentucky: Unknown Confederate Soldier Monument

A 12-ft. tall obelisk constructed of geodes commemorates an unnamed Louisiana soldier killed on Sept. 9, 1862. The monument was erected by Sam Lively in 1934; a confederate flag flaps overhead.

Address:
Old Dixie Rd, Horse Cave, KY
Directions:
West side of Old Dixie Rd, about 500 ft. north of junction with J Harper Rd, across from a small brick house and just north of a black mailbox. A short straight path through the trees leads to the monument. Private property, direct walk to monument doesn't appear to be discouraged.
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Unknown Confederate Soldier Monument.

Unknown Confederate Soldier Monument

Once on Old Dixie Rd take a right at mailbox 396. Drive to the left thru the field. Monument will be on the right.

[robyn, 07/21/2013]

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