Ten Commandments Monument Returns to Kentucky Capitol Grounds

Overview

• The granite monument is now on public view in Monument Park on the New State Capitol grounds.
• Resolution sponsor Rep. Shane Baker welcomed the reinstall, calling the Ten Commandments historically significant in Kentucky and the nation.
• The Fraternal Order of Eagles donated the marker to the commonwealth in 1971.
• The monument was removed during construction in the 1980s and remained in storage for decades.
• State officials say the Monument Park placement allows visitor access while preserving the artifact for the future.