About this episode

David Swartz investigates a unique Civil War statue in his hometown.

It’s a Civil War statue unlike any other—one with a rebel belt and a Union hat. Join historian David Swartz on a podcast investigation of his hometown Confederate statue that stands on Main Street in Jessamine County, Kentucky.

People in this episode

Host: David Swartz

Topics covered

• Civil War
• history
• statues
• culture
• local history

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Confederate statue

Places: Jessamine County, Kentucky

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