ROCKCASTLE COUNTY VETERAN’S MEMORIAL

The Rockcastle County Veterans Memorial Park stands as a testament to honor and remembrance. This thoughtfully designed space offers a serene environment for reflection, featuring dedicated monuments for each major U.S. conflict and tributes to the five branches of the armed services. The park’s layout, with its contemplative areas and educational elements, fosters a deep appreciation for the sacrifices made in the pursuit of freedom.

A pool of water, originating at the top of the site beneath the flags of the armed forces, flows slightly downhill, feeding the reflecting pools as it goes, finally coming to rest at the bottom of the site in a large reflecting pool containing the American, Kentucky, and POW flags. Narrow gaps are cut through walls at each end of the site for one purpose. So that the younger generations visiting the learning side of the park can peak through the wall, following the water, and catch a glimpse of the monuments on the other side.

The Soldier Stone: A simple Soldier’s Cross has been designed for each monument location, and is to be constructed by local artisans. While the soldiers cross has not been a practiced ritual throughout our country’s many wars and conflicts, it is a powerful image and something instantly recognizable to passersby.