Danville in Boyle County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Willis Russell House / Craddock and Tardiveau

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2018

1. Willis Russell House / Craddock and Tardiveau Marker (Side 1)

Inscription. Willis Russell, a well-educated & emancipated slave of Rev. War captain Robert Craddock, relocated from Warren Co., Ky. to Danville around April 1838. He taught black children in this pre-1795 log home that he inherited when Capt. Craddock died in 1837. Over

(Reverse) Craddock and Tardiveau - Russell was educated at the home of Robert Craddock by French Rev. War soldier Peter Tardiveau, who spoke seven languages & interpreted political matters for Gen. George Rogers Clark. Both Craddock and Tardiveau were members of the Political Club that petitioned for Kentucky statehood. Over

Erected 2012 by Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2386.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1838.

Location. 37° 38.662′ N, 84° 46.094′ W. Marker is in Danville, Kentucky, in Boyle County. Marker is on East Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Danville KY 40422, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. Mary E. Britton (within shouting distance of this marker); Grayson's Tavern

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(about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Grayson’s Tavern (about 500 feet away); Brick Schoolhouse (about 500 feet away); Watts-Bell House (about 600 feet away); Fisher’s Row (about 600 feet away); Courthouse (about 600 feet away); Site of Log Courthouse (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.

Also see . . . Willis Russell House. (Submitted on August 12, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)

Willis Russell House / Craddock and Tardiveau Marker (Side 2) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2018

2. Willis Russell House / Craddock and Tardiveau Marker (Side 2)

Willis Russell House / Craddock and Tardiveau Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2018

3. Willis Russell House / Craddock and Tardiveau Marker

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2018

4. Willis Russell House / Craddock and Tardiveau Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 414 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 12, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.