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Davis, Jefferson, Monument
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National Register of Historic Places

Davis, Jefferson, Monument

Fairview’s first place on the National RegisterListed May 9, 1973; only 78 of Kentucky’s 3,367 listings are older
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About Davis, Jefferson, Monument

Davis, Jefferson, Monument, at On KY 115 near jct. with U.S. 68, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 9, 1973: the first place in Fairview to be listed. Only 78 of Kentucky’s 3,367 listings are older. The Register lists it for its military, engineering and politics, at the national level. The listing covers 4 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isObelisk in Todd County, Kentucky. From Wikidata (CC0).

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 19 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1917 to today

  1. 1917Built
  2. 1973Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 53 years
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Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes

On KY 115 near jct. with U.S. 68, Fairview · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Davis, Jefferson, MonumentStart here
  2. 2Dr. Edward S. Stewart HouseGothic · 0.1 mi on
  3. 3Bethel Baptist ChurchVictorian Gothic Revival · 0.2 mi on

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Questions about Davis, Jefferson, Monument

Is Davis, Jefferson, Monument on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on May 9, 1973 (Register number 73000849).

Is Davis, Jefferson, Monument a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Kentucky has 30 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Davis, Jefferson, Monument?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Davis, Jefferson, Monument?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 19 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123851963 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.