The July-August Confederate Veteran Magazine had an article about the Jefferson Davis Monument in Fairview, Kentucky.
MIGHTY TALL
It is regardedas the world's tallest unreinforced concrete structure and obelisk.
It is the world's third tallest obelisk behind the San Jacinto Monument outside of Houston, Texas and the Washington Monument. It is the fifth tallest monument in the US, behind the Arch in St. Louis and the Perry's Victory and International Peace Monument in Ohio.
HISTORY AND COST
GeneralSimon Bolivar suggested it at a reunion of Kentucky's Orphan Brigade in 1907. Construction began in 1917 and halted in 1918 due to rationing of building supplies during WW I. It resumed in 1922 and was completed in 1924 with a cost overrun of $125,000 from the original $75,000.
This past June, a two-day celebration was held at the site to mark Davis' 200th birthday. His great grandson Bertram Hayes-Davis gave a presentation.
Article by Cassie A. Barrow.
Now, That's One Tall Object. --Old B-Runner
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
