Paducah in McCracken County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Paducah's Riverfront
Erected by Sponsored by Victor F. Speck, Jr. and Annie Robertson Speck in memory of Fred Speck and Victor F. Speck, Sr. Founders of Paducah Iron Co.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 37° 5.27′ N, 88° 35.632′ W. Marker is in Paducah, Kentucky, in McCracken County. Marker is on South Water Street. Between construction in the 1940's and Lock and Dam 52. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paducah KY 42001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Construction in the 1840s (here, next to this marker); Lock and Dam 52 (here, next to this marker); May 1913 Paducah Homecoming (a few steps from this marker); Area riverbeds (a few steps from this marker); Gen. George Rogers Clark (a few steps from this marker); Visitors Coming to Paducah (a few steps from this marker); Paducah Marine Supply and Service (a few steps from this marker); Marine Ways (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paducah.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 416 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.