Lawrenceburg in Anderson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
William H. Townsend
(1890 - 1964)
Townsend had the largest private collection of Lincolnania in U.S. Recognized as a leading expert on Abraham Lincoln, Townsend was a founder of the Ky. Civil War Round Table, 1953. He served as its first president until his death. Named posthumously to Fayette County Bar's Hall of Fame, 1966.
Erected 1999 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2029.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Sports • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Kentucky Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 38° 1.306′ N, 84° 54.54′ W. Marker is in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, in Anderson County. Marker is at the intersection of West Broadway Street (U.S. 62) and Old Frankfort Road (U.S. 127), on the right when traveling west on West Broadway Street. Marker is located near what appears to be a one room school house on the property of Anderson County High School. While the marker can be seen from West Broadway, it is accessible by taking Bearcat Drive east of Old Frankfort Road/US 127 and parking in the parking lot nearby. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lawrenceburg KY 40342, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Anna Mac Clarke (1919-44) (approx. 1.2 miles away); County Named, 1827 (approx. 1.3 miles away); Kavanaugh School / Mrs. "K" (approx. 1˝ miles away); Distinguished Officers - Alumni of Kavanaugh / Kavanaugh School (approx. 1˝ miles away); Salt River Church (approx. 1.8 miles away); Renowned Congressman (approx. 2.7 miles away); Day Of Perryville (approx. 3.9 miles away); Hebron Church (approx. 4.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lawrenceburg.
More about this marker. It is unknown whether the white building near the marker is the one room school referenced in the marker that has been relocated to the site, if it is a replica of the one room school, or if it is not directly related to the marker. Inside the building are books, shelves, boxes, etc., not yet fully organized.
Additional keywords. Abraham Lincoln, Cassius Clay, Historians
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2010, by John Desaulniers, Jr. of Mingo, Iowa. This page has been viewed 1,910 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 23, 2010, by John Desaulniers, Jr. of Mingo, Iowa. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.