Hodgenville in Larue County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Larue County / County Officials --- 1843
— Birthplace of Abraham Lincoln —
Photographed By Courtesy:: Ginger L. Drenning, September 5, 2012
1. Side One - - Larue County / County Officials --- 1843 Marker
Larue County
Was established March 1, 1843 from part of Hardin County after debate over selection of name. An act to create Helm County honoring John LaRue Helm, then Speaker of the House, was amended by Senate to give the honor instead to Gabriel Slaughter. Compromise resulted in naming it Larue for those of that family who were among the early explorers and settlers of area.
County Officials — 1843
Joseph Abell, Abraham Miller, Thomas Brown, Lewis Reed, Squire LaRue, John McDougal, Marshall Scott and Jesse Rodman, Justices; Stephen Stone, Clerk; Jonathan F. Cessna, Sheriff; Wm. Elliott, Isham R. Twyman, Jediah Ashcraft, John C. Nevitt and Wm. B. Read, Constables; James Redman, Jailer; William Cessna, Representative. Court first met March 25, 1843.
Erected 1968 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1115.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Kentucky Historical Society series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 1, 1843.
Location. 37° 34.412′ N, 85° 44.406′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Abraham Lincoln - As - A - Boy Statue (a few steps from this marker); Courthouse Burned (within shouting distance of this marker); Two Miles South of this town Abraham Lincoln was born ... (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln and Hodgen's Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Hodgenville (approx. 0.2 miles away); Phillips Fort (approx. 0.6 miles away); An Idyllic Frontier Scene (approx. 2.9 miles away); An Enduring Symbol (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hodgenville.
Photographed By Courtesy:: Ginger L. Drenning, September 5, 2012
2. Side Two - - Larue County / County Officials --- 1843 Marker
Photographed By Courtesy:: Ginger L. Drenning, September 5, 2012
3. Side One Wide View - - Larue County / County Officials --- 1843 Marker
Photographed By Courtesy:: Ginger L. Drenning, September 5, 2012
4. Side Two Wide View - - Larue County / County Officials --- 1843 Marker
Photographed By Courtesy:: Ginger L. Drenning, September 5, 2012
5. Side One Long View - - Larue County / County Officials --- 1843 Marker
Photographed By Courtesy:: Ginger L. Drenning, September 5, 2012
6. Side Two Long View - - Larue County / County Officials --- 1843 Marker
Photographed By Courtesy:: Ginger L. Drenning, September 5, 2012
7. Hodgenville - - Birthplace of Abraham Lincoln
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