Hopkinsville in Christian County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Hotel Latham
Erected 1974 by Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1501.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 36° 51.968′ N, 87° 29.225′ W. Marker is in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, in Christian County. Marker is at the intersection of South Virginia Street (U.S. 41) and East 7th Street, on the right when traveling north on South Virginia Street. South Virginia Street is one-way heading north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 602 S Virginia St, 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. Grace Episcopal Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Courthouse Burned (about 400 feet away); County Named, 1797 (about 400 feet away); Confederate Memorial Fountain (about 400 feet away); Lewis and Clark in Kentucky (about 500 feet away); U.S. Post Office Building (about 500 feet away); First Presbyterian (about 600 feet away); Ted Poston "Dean of Black Journalists" (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hopkinsville.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,028 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 23, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 4. submitted on September 23, 2015.