Stocks and Pillory Monument

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111 W Stephen Foster Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004

The Stocks and Pillory Monument in Bardstown, KY, is a historical site that commemorates the use of public punishment in the early American colonies. It consists of a set of wooden stocks and a pillory, which were used to restrain and humiliate individuals as a form of punishment.

Visitors can learn about the harsh realities of justice in the past and reflect on how societal attitudes towards punishment have evolved over time. The monument serves as a reminder of the importance of understanding and acknowledging the darker aspects of history.

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Joseph G.
4/12/2022

Downtown historic bardstown Kentucky has a fun public art photo op of an mid evil Stocks and pillory device. Located in the popular shop and eatery district of the city right in front of the...

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Jeremy J.
6/12/2023

Bardstown is filled with cool thing to check out so you take pictures with another example. This is the stocks monument where you can actually pretend you're back in the day and you're being...

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