There is a statue located on the Anderson Courthouse lawn. The statue was placed there in 1894 and is of an unnamed Confederate soldier. On the statue are lists of regiments within the Confederacy as well as names of those who fought for the Confederacy.

As a community, this statue is seen in various ways. Some look at it as a piece of history and heritage. Some like the aesthetics it provides. Others, however, see it as glorifying those who fought to keep black people enslaved. Regardless of how we view the statue, there is no doubt that it has became hopelessly divisive.

On June 12, 2020, it was rumored that Black Lives Matters advocates would deface or destroy it. In response, the statue was surrounded by armed men donned in camouflage; displaying deadly weapons. Needless to say, tensions on both sides of the topic were high. The statue is the face of that local, racial tension and now symbolizes intimidation to many.

A courthouse is supposed to be an emblem for blind justice; equally welcoming to all who enter. This statue ensures that can't be the message. Please sign this petition to have the statue relocated to a more appropriate location. Divisiveness doesn't live in Lawrenceburg, KY.