Resources

This material is intended to provide general information, guidance, and answers to frequently asked questions about monument-related topics, such as heritage and tourism, historic designations, conservation and natural spaces, and cemeteries and memorials in Kentucky. It is in no way exhaustive, but is a great place to start! For more detailed information and deeper dives into specific topics, please take a look at our educational materials and suggested reading.

Heritage & Tourism

Click here for answers to common questions about how heritage and tourism are regulated and adminstered in Kentucky and on the local level.

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Historic Designations

Click here for information on the different historic and preservation designations available on the national, state, and local levels, as well as the qualifications for such designations.

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Conservation in Kentucky

Click here for answers to frequently asked questions about the regulation and administration of conservation in Kentucky, including who to contact when you have a conservation issue.

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Trademarks

Click here for answers to frequently asked questions about trademark registration, including how to search for existing trademarks, file an application, and understand the registration process and timelines.

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Cemeteries & Memorials

Click here for answers to frequently asked questions about the regulation and administration of cemeteries and memorials in Kentucky, including questions about access, interment and disinterment, and what constitutes a cemetery.

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