This 351-foot monument was built nearly a century ago — without a steel structural frame. The Jefferson Davis Monument stands just off Highway 68/80 in Todd County, Kentucky, marking the birthplace of Jefferson Davis, born here in 1808. Construction began in 1917 and was completed in 1924, making it one of the tallest obelisks in the United States. Built primarily of poured concrete, the monument was an impressive engineering feat for its time. Visitors can explore the on-site museum and ride an