Hopkinsville in Christian County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
The Trail of Tears
Erected 1967 by Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1042.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society, and the Trail of Tears series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. 36° 51.236′ N, 87° 28.505′ W. Marker is in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, in Christian County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Lovella Lane, on the right on U.S. 41. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1616 East 9th Street, Hopkinsville KY 42240, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Trail of Tears Indian Camping Grounds (here, next to this marker); The Cherokee A Civilized People (approx. 0.3 miles away); Whitepath and Fly Smith (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cherokee "Trail of Tears" (approx. 0.3 miles away); Peace Park (approx. 0.9 miles away); Judge Joseph Crockett House (approx. 0.9 miles away); First Presbyterian (approx. one mile away); U.S. Post Office Building (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hopkinsville.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 499 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 22, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.