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Union Monument in Perryville

Perryville, Kentucky • Boyle County

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About This Property

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The Union Monument stands as a prominent memorial in Perryville, Kentucky, commemorating the Union soldiers who fought and died in the Battle of Perryville. Its towering obelisk design is a classic example of Civil War memorial architecture. The monument is surrounded by grounds that were once part of the battlefield.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Object
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
7/17/1997
Other Names
Bo-p-50

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Social History
Periods of Significance
1925 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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Area of Significance

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Location

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