This 351-foot monument was built nearly a century ago — without a steel structural frame. The Jefferson Davis Monument stands just off Highway 68/80 in Todd County, Kentucky, marking the birthplace of Jefferson Davis, born here in 1808. Construction began in 1917 and was completed in 1924, making it one of the tallest obelisks in the United States. Built primarily of poured concrete, the monument was an impressive engineering feat for its time. Visitors can explore the on-site museum and ride an
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This 351-foot monument was built nearly a century ago — without a steel structural frame. The Jefferson Davis Monument stands just off Highway 68/80 in Todd County, Kentucky, marking the birthplace of Jefferson Davis, born here in 1808. Construction began in 1917 and was completed in 1924, making it one of the tallest obelisks in the United States. Built primarily of poured concrete, the monument was an impressive engineering feat for its time. Visitors can explore the on-site museum and ride an
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Jeff Davis memorial: Confederate or history?
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Highly Recommended!!! (pt2 from yesterday) This Jefferson Davis State Historic Site (also known as the Jefferson Davis Birthplace Monument State Historic Site) is a Kentucky state park and museum in Fairview, Kentucky (near Pembroke), dedicated to commemorating the birthplace of Jefferson Davis (born June 3, 1808). It highlights Davis's life, the "Civil" War era, and Kentucky's role in the conflict—ironically, Abraham Lincoln was born just 100 miles away in Hodgenville, Kentucky, eight months la
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Highly Recommended!!! (pt2 from yesterday) This Jefferson Davis State Historic Site (also known as the Jefferson Davis Birthplace Monument State Historic Site) is a Kentucky state park and museum in Fairview, Kentucky (near Pembroke), dedicated to commemorating the birthplace of Jefferson Davis (born June 3, 1808). It highlights Davis's life, the "Civil" War era, and Kentucky's role in the conflict—ironically, Abraham Lincoln was born just 100 miles away in Hodgenville, Kentucky, eight months la
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Jefferson Davis Monument, Tallest Unreinforced Concrete Structure and Obelisk in the World.
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Aerial 4k orbit of the Jefferson Davis Monument, displaying the surrounding area
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Jefferson Davis Monument State Historic Site in Kentucky - a tour of the grounds.
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WATCH: The process began yesterday afternoon to remove the Jefferson Davis statue from Kentucky's Capitol. https://bit.ly/30EmvS2 | WLWT
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'Sins of our past': After 84 years, Jefferson Davis statue removed from Kentucky Capitol
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This afternoon crews officially removed the Jefferson Davis statue from Kentucky’s Capitol rotunda. The Historic Properties Advisory Commission voted Friday in favor of removing the statue 11-1. The story: https://bit.ly/2Y1HjBr 📹: WKYT | WLKY News
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VIDEO: The monument of former Confederate President Jefferson Davis was torn down by protesters >> https://bit.ly/2MMk3AG | 12 On Your Side
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Jefferson Davis monument at the location where he was captured on May 10, 1865 in South Georgia. | Freyzel Productions
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Jeff Davis monument comes down after 106 years
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Statue of woman appears where Jefferson Davis monument once stood
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The controversial monument to Confederate president Jefferson Davis was removed from its plinth in New Orleans amid tight security. Protests took place as the statue was removed by masked workmen, with pro-Confederate demonstrators arguing with those chanting "take 'em down". The statue is the second of four monuments that the city is removing. | NBC News
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Spotlight turns to Jefferson Davis statue in Kentucky Capitol rotunda
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Commission: ‘Monument Ave. cannot and should not remain exactly as it is’
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The number of people holding vigil at the Jefferson Davis memorial has grown some, but Saturday there was also a group across the street, committed to supporting the removal of the monuments. | WWLTV
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Crews work to remove the base of the Jefferson Davis monument in New Orleans. Here's the latest >> http://buff.ly/2pCCI52 What do you think of the way the city handled taking this monument down? | KPLC 7 News
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Aerial: flying over the Jefferson Davis Monument statue, He was the president of the Confederate States of America. Richmond, Virginia, USA. 18 August 2019
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Aerial: flying over the Jefferson Davis Monument statue, He was the president of the Confederate States of America. Richmond, Virginia, USA. 18 August 2019
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Aerial: flying over the Jefferson Davis Monument statue, He was the president of the Confederate States of America. Richmond, Virginia, USA. 18 August 2019
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Time-lapse: Watch Jefferson Davis statue removed from Kentucky Capitol in 39 seconds
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Black Woman Wants La. Jefferson Monument to Stay Standing, Says She's On 'Right Side of History'
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