Frankfort in Franklin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Veterans of American Revolution Elected Governor of Kentucky
Veterans of American Revolution Elected U.S. Senator from Kentucky
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 8, 2013
1. Veterans of American Revolution Elected Governor of Kentucky (marker side 1)
Veterans of American Revolution Elected
Governor of Kentucky
James Garrard, 1796-1800, 1800-04; Col., Va. Militia
Christopher Greenup, 1804-08; Col., Va. Militia
Charles Scott, 1808-12; Brevet Maj. Gen., Cont. Army
George Madison, 1816-died same year; Capt., Caroline Militia, Va.
John Adair, 1820-24; Brig. Gen., S.C. Line
U.S. Senator from Kentucky
John Edwards, 1792-95; Drummer, Pa. Line
Humphrey Marshall, 1795-1804; Capt.,Va. Militia
John Breckinridge, 1801-05; Subaltern, Va. Militia
George Walker, 1814; Pvt., Morgan's Rifle Corps
John Adair, 1805-06; Brig. Gen., S.C. Line
Erected 1970 by Kentucky Society of the Sons of the Revolution, Kentucky Historical Society, and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1372.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism
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Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 12.033′ N, 84° 52.592′ W. Marker was in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. Marker could be reached from the intersection of Clinton Street (Kentucky Route 420) and St Clair Street, on the right when traveling east. Located on the Old State Capitol Building grounds, on the north side of the property, near the northwest corner of the Old State Capitol. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 300 W Broadway St, Frankfort KY 40601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Confederates Here (within shouting distance of this marker); William Goebel (within shouting distance of this marker); Father of Kentucky Historical Society Highway Marker Program (within shouting distance of this marker); Old State House (within shouting distance of this marker); Governor William Goebel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Inauguration Elm (about 300 feet away);
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 8, 2013
2. Veterans of American Revolution Elected U.S. Senator from Kentucky (marker side 2)
Also see . . .
1. Revolutionary War service of the state’s early governors. Although only one formal engagement occurred in what would become Kentucky (the Battle of Blue Licks, August 19, 1782), the Revolutionary War had a significant impact on the state. Formed as a county of Virginia during the war (1776), and with significant ties to several colonies (including Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania) it was ensured that Kentucky’s future would be intertwined with the conflict that created the new independent nation. Kentucky's early political leaders serve as a prime example of the influence that the Revolutionary War had on the state. Their service to the colonies helped ensure their success in Kentucky politics. (Submitted on September 26, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Sons of the American Revolution. The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR or NSSAR) is an American congressionally chartered organization, founded in 1889 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. The members of the society are male descendants of people who served in the American
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 8, 2013
3. Veterans of American Revolution Marker (tall view; northwest corner Old State Capitol behind)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 8, 2013
4. Veterans of American Revolution Marker (wide view; northwest corner Old State Capitol behind)
Photographed By Craig Doda, March 20, 2022
5. Veterans of American Revolution Elected Governor of Kentucky Marker
New paint.
Photographed By Craig Doda, March 20, 2022
6. Veterans of American Revolution Elected Governor of Kentucky Marker
Photographed By Brian Anderson, September 20, 2021
7. Missing Veterans of American Revolution Elected Governor of Kentucky Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 26, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 5, 6. submitted on March 24, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 7. submitted on November 12, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
