South Carollton in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

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John W.I. Godman

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 13, 2018

1. John W.I. Godman Marker

Inscription. As an infant Godman was brought from Va. to this county by his cousin, Col. Moses Wickliffe, ca. 1800, after his parents died. A protege of Wickliffe and friend of Henry Clay, he was first judge of Muhlenberg County to be elected. Versatile and largely self-educated, he read and practiced both law and medicine. His farm was in northeast part of county, near Green River.

Erected 1979 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1666.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 37° 20.679′ N, 87° 8.417′ W. Marker was in South Carollton, Kentucky, in Muhlenberg County. It was on U.S. 431 0.4 miles north of State Route 81, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Central City KY 42330, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in the Tri-State Region

and specifically in the Pennyroyal Region.

It was also in the American Midwest,

in the South,

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 10 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: John Prine (approx. 3.6 miles away); The Everly Brothers

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(approx. 3.6 miles away); Mount Zion Presbyterian Church (approx. 4½ miles away); William Worthington (1761-1848) (approx. 7 miles away); Surprise Attack Here (approx. 7.9 miles away); Ceralvo (approx. 9 miles away); Jonathan E. Spilman (approx. 9.4 miles away); Livermore Bridge (approx. 9.4 miles away).

Additional commentary.
1. Marker has fallen off pole
Marker has fallen off pole and is lying on the ground next to the pole. What should I do to secure the marker?

Editor's response: You should do two things: (1) Notify the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet depot near the marker so they can come and pick it up. If you notice a crew working on a nearby road, ask them who you should speak with "about the green historical sign." (2) Notify the Kentucky Historical Society by filling out the damaged/missing marker form.

— Submitted January 9, 2026, by William B Greenwood of Central City, Kentucky.

Marker at the entrance to the Evergreen Cemetery. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 13, 2018

2. Marker at the entrance to the Evergreen Cemetery.

John W.I. Godman Marker looking north on U.S. Highway 431. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 13, 2018

3. John W.I. Godman Marker looking north on U.S. Highway 431.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 319 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 19, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.