Kentucky Monument at Vicksburg

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Honoring Kentucky's sons: A monument featuring Lincoln and Davis in Vicksburg National Military Park.

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The Kentucky Monument in Vicksburg National Military Park honors Kentuckians who served in the Civil War, featuring statues of Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis, both Kentucky natives. It symbolizes Kentucky's division and reunification.

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Vicksburg, Mississippi, 39180, US
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Visit the monument as part of the Vicksburg National Military Park's tour road to understand its context within the larger battlefield.
Take time to examine the names on the granite panels to appreciate the individual Kentuckians who fought on both sides.
Consider the symbolism of having statues of both Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis, representing the divided loyalties within Kentucky during the Civil War.

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Getting There

Walking

The Kentucky Monument is located on Kentucky Avenue, north of tour stop 15, within Vicksburg National Military Park. From the park's visitor center, follow the tour road south. After passing the Alabama State Memorial, continue along the road until you reach Kentucky Avenue. The monument will be visible in the field between the Union and Confederate lines. There are no additional costs for walking within the park beyond the park entrance fee.
Driving

From the Vicksburg National Military Park Visitor Center, follow the main tour road. The Kentucky Monument is located on Kentucky Avenue, between the Union and Confederate lines on the south loop, north of tour stop 15. Park along the tour road at a designated pull-off area near Kentucky Avenue and walk a short distance to the monument. The entrance fee for Vicksburg National Military Park is $25 per vehicle, valid for 7 days.

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Located within Vicksburg National Military Park, the Kentucky Monument stands as a tribute to the soldiers from Kentucky who participated in the pivotal Vicksburg Campaign during the American Civil War. Dedicated on October 20, 2001, the monument uniquely features bronze statues of two prominent figures born in Kentucky: President Abraham Lincoln, leader of the Union, and Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy.The monument is located on Kentucky Avenue, between the Union and Confederate lines on the park's south loop, north of tour stop 15. This placement symbolizes the significant division within Kentucky during the Civil War, as the state sent troops to both sides of the conflict. The memorial also represents the eventual reunification of the state and the country. Flanking the statues of Lincoln and Davis are granite panels listing the names of both Union and Confederate troops from Kentucky who fought at Vicksburg.The Kentucky Monument is not the only Kentucky memorial within the park; the Kentucky Confederate Memorial was dedicated in May 2010. The Kentucky State Memorial is unique as the only state memorial within the park not located along a park road.