Springfield in Washington County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Felix Grundy (1777 - 1840)

Photographed By Tom Bosse, October 13, 2016

1. Felix Grundy (1777 - 1840) Marker

Inscription. Grundy gained prominence in Ky. as a celebrated criminal lawyer and political leader. He practiced law on Main St., Springfield, took part in 2nd Constitutional Conv., served Washington County in legislature (1800-02); Nelson Co. (18004-06). Became judge to Court of Appeals, then Chief Justice of Ky., 1807. In U.S. Senate 1829-38; 1839-40; was U.S. Attorney General, 1838-39.

Erected 1977 by Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 1618.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.

Location. 37° 41.1′ N, 85° 13.283′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Kentucky, in Washington County. Marker is on East Main Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Springfield KY 40069, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Honor of Louis Sansbury (a few steps from this marker); You are in The Holy Land! (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln - Hanks (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War Marker (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I Monument

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Homestead (within shouting distance of this marker); Busy Day In Springfield (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, October 13, 2016

2. Felix Grundy (1777 - 1840) Marker

Marker on far right.

Felix Grundy image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse

3. Felix Grundy

Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 254 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 8, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.