Benton in Marshall County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
James R. Lemon (1848-1919)
Erected 1984 by the Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1749.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
Location. 36° 51.339′ N, 88° 21.042′ W. Marker is in Benton, Kentucky, in Marshall County. Marker is on 1309 Main Street (U.S. 641) north of East 14th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Main Street, Benton KY 42025, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Kentucky Writer (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Benton County Vietnam Conflict Memorial (about 600 feet away); County Named, 1842 (about 600 feet away); Marshall County Civil War Cannon (about 800 feet away); Civil War Action (approx. 0.3 miles away); Henry H. Lovett, Sr. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Shelby McCallum (approx. 0.8 miles away); Arthur H. Davis (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Benton.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 321 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 22, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.