George Rogers Clark Federal Monument

George Rogers Clark Federal Monument

This striking carved‑stone monument at Old Fort Harrod State Park honors General George Rogers Clark, the Revolutionary War commander whose bold frontier campaigns helped secure the vast Northwest Territory for the young United States. The monument features a dramatic bas‑relief panel depicting scenes from Kentucky’s early frontier era, commemorating both the challenges and triumphs of the region’s first settlers.

Positioned prominently within the park’s memorial grounds, the monument stands near several other historic features, including the reconstructed 1774 fort, the Mansion Museum, and the Pioneer Cemetery—the oldest cemetery west of the Alleghenies. Together, these sites form the heart of Old Fort Harrod State Park, celebrating Harrodsburg’s legacy as Kentucky’s first permanent settlement and a crucial foothold in America’s early western expansion.