Greensburg in Green County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Unique Father and Son

Photographed By Duane Hall, July 31, 2016

1. Unique Father and Son Marker

Side One

Inscription. Reuben Creel, Greensburg native, appointed by Lincoln as consul from U.S. to Chihuahua, Mexico, 1863. Served until 1866. His son Enrique C., in turn, served as ambassador from Mexico to U.S., 1907-09. Reuben went to Mexico with Gen. Ward, Greensburg native, serving as his interpreter during Mexican War. Remained after war. Early home stands here.

Enrique Creel born Mexico, 1854. Wealthy banker. Member Mexican National Congress, 1898-1904. Was ambassador to U.S., 1907-09. Gov. of Chihuahua. Served as official interpreter at meeting of Pres. Taft and Mexican Pres. Diaz in 1912. Minister of Foreign Affair until Revolution of 1913, when his property was confiscated. Fled to U.S. Died in Mexico, 1931.

Erected 1967 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1082.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, Mexican-American. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #27 William Howard Taft, and the Kentucky Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 37° 15.48′ N, 85° 29.956′ W. Marker is in Greensburg, Kentucky, in Green County. Marker is on E. Columbia Avenue (State

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Highway 417) east of S. Depot Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greensburg KY 42743, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Civil War Generals (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Home of Gen. Edward H. Hobson (about 700 feet away); Lincoln's Law Partner (approx. 0.2 miles away); General Edward Henry Hobson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Greensburg Courthouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Green County Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Home of Gen. Edward H. Hobson (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named General Edward Henry Hobson (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greensburg.

Also see . . . Enrique Creek - Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on August 14, 2016.)

Photographed By Duane Hall, July 31, 2016

2. Unique Father and Son Marker

Side Two

Photographed By Duane Hall, July 31, 2016

3. Unique Father and Son Marker

View to south across E. Columbia Avenue

View to West Along E. Columbia Avenue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, July 31, 2016

4. View to West Along E. Columbia Avenue

Marker is on left (south) side of street

Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 660 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 14, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.