Willis Russell House
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Craddock and Tardiveau
(Reverse) Craddock and Tardiveau - Russell was educated at the home of Robert Craddock by French Rev. War soldier Peter Tardiveau, who spoke seven languages & interpreted political matters for Gen. George Rogers Clark. Both Craddock and Tardiveau were members of the Political Club that petitioned for Kentucky statehood. Over
Erected 2012 by Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2386.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1838.
Location. 37° 38.662′ N, 84° 46.094′ W. Marker is in Danville, Kentucky, in Boyle County. It is on East Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this
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Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dr. Mary E. Britton (within shouting distance of this marker); Grayson's Tavern (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Graysons Tavern (about 500 feet away); Brick Schoolhouse (about 500 feet away); Watts-Bell House (about 600 feet away); Fishers Row (about 600 feet away); Courthouse (about 600 feet away); Site of Log Courthouse (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.
Also see . . . Willis Russell House. (Submitted on August 12, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 797 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 12, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
