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Ben Hardin, 1784-1852. Grave
(Marker Number: 1363)

County: Washington
Location: 3 mi. S. of Springfield, KY 55

Description: One of the ablest orators, lawyers, lawmakers in early Ky. Moved to Nelson, now Washington Co., with parents. In 1808, he settled at Bardstown where his career earned him the title "last of race of giants." Member state legislature 9 yrs.; U.S. congressman, 10 yrs.; Ky. Constitutional Convention, 1849. Requested his children to bury him beside his parents.

(Subjects: Bardstown | Constitutional Convention (1890-91))

County Named, 1884
(Marker Number: 791)

County: Knott
Location: Hindman, Courthouse lawn, KY 80

Description: For J. Proctor Knott during term as Governor of Kentucky, 1883-87. Knott was born Marion Co., Ky., 1830. Missouri Legislature, 1851-59. Atty. Gen., 1859-60. Returned Ky., 1863. U.S. Congress six terms. Famous as humorous and satirical orator. In the 1891 Const. Conv. took lead in keeping capital at Frankfort. First Law Dean, Centre College, 1891-1901. Died in 1911.

(Subjects: Centre College | Constitutional Convention (1890-91) | Knott, J. Proctor)

Family of Judges
(Marker Number: 1522)

County: Crittenden
Location: 225 W. Bellville St., Marion, KY 91

Description: T. J. Nunn, 1846-1917, represented Crittenden and Livingston counties in 1890 Convention which framed present constitution of Kentucky. He was Judge of Kentucky's Court of Appeals, 1903-1914; resigned because of ill health. His son, C. S. Nunn, appointed to complete his father's term. C. S. was State Senator, 1920-24. T. J. lived in this house many years; C.S. born here.

(Subjects: Constitutional Convention (1890-91))

Garrett Davis (1801-1872)
(Marker Number: 1886)

County: Bourbon
Location: Link Ave., Winchester Rd., KY 627, Paris

Description: This lawyer, state legislator, and congressman, who played leading role in preventing 1861 secession of Kentucky, lived 1 block north. Davis represented Bourbon Co. in legislature. In Congress, 1839-47, 1861-72; Ky. Const. Conv., 1849. A Whig ally of Henry Clay, he joined the American (Know-Nothing) party but refused their nomination for pres., 1856; later a Democrat.

(Subjects: Clay, Henry | Constitutional Convention (1890-91))

Knott of Lebanon
(Marker Number: 728)

County: Marion
Location: Lebanon, Courthouse lawn, US 68, KY 49

Description: J. Proctor Knott, 1830-1911. Born in this county. Missouri Legislature, 1851-59; Att. Gen., 1859-60. Came back here, 1863. U.S. Congress six terms, became famous as statesman, satirist, Governor of Kentucky, 1883-87. In 1891 Constitutional Convention, led keeping capital at Frankfort. First Dean Centre College Law School, 1894-1901. Knott County named for him.

(Subjects: Centre College | Constitutional Convention (1890-91) | Knott, J. Proctor)

McHenry
(Marker Number: 1674)

County: Ohio
Location: McHenry, US 62 near the post office

Description: The town was named for Henry D. McHenry, lawyer, banker, state representative and senator. His influence brought railroad-and coal-burning locomotives-to Ohio Co. Member of Convention, 1890-91, which framed Kentucky's present (4th) Constitution. McHenry was incorporated Feb. 26, 1880. First trustees: W. G. Duncan, G. Render, J. Kelly, S. Williams, and O. Roll.

(Subjects: Constitutional Convention (1890-91))

William Goebel-Lawyer
(Marker Number: 1709)

County: Kenton
Location: Goebel Park, 6th & Philadelphia Sts., Covington

Description: Goebel began his legal career in this building and advanced through ties to notable leaders. Born in Pa. in 1856, Goebel rose from poverty. Elected to state senate in 1887, he served as president pro tem of that body, 1894-1900. In the 1890-91 constitutional convention, and later, Goebel was active in his support of railroad regulation and other reforms. Over.

(Reverse) William Goebel, Governor - Nominated for governor in 1899, Democrat Goebel lost close race to Republican William Taylor. The election was contested and, during that debate, Goebel was shot on January 30, 1900, near the Old Capitol. Before his death four days later, he was declared gov. by legislature. Three convicted in the murder were later pardoned and killer's identity uncertain. Over.

(Subjects: Constitutional Convention (1890-91) | Railroads)