Madisonville in Hopkins County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
The Hockersmith House
Erected 1971 by the Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1425.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 20, 1863.
Location. 37° 19.493′ N, 87° 29.742′ W. Marker is in Madisonville, Kentucky, in Hopkins County. Marker is on South Scott Street, 0.1 miles south of East Broadway Street, on the left when traveling south. South Scott Street is one-way here. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 218 South Scott Street, Madisonville KY 42431, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carlow's Stone Wall (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Turner Ruby House (about 800 feet away); Chittenden P. Lyon, Jr. House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gov. Ruby Laffoon (approx. 0.2 miles away); Courthouse Burned (approx. ¼ mile away); County Named, 1806 (approx. ¼ mile away); Dr. Thomas Wright Gardiner House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rosenwald High School / Professor C. L. Timberlake (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madisonville.
Also see . . . Capt L. D. Hockersmith. Find A Grave entry (Submitted on January 4, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,114 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 23, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 5. submitted on January 4, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.