Paducah in McCracken County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Gunsmith Ferd Hummel

Photographed By Shane Oliver, May 22, 2021

1. Gunsmith Ferd Hummel Marker

Inscription. Site of a one-story frame store, Hummel's Gunshop. He came here in 1861. Federal soldiers occupying Paducah in Civil War brought their firearms to him for repair. When the Confederates raided the city, March, 1864, they looted his shop, but he had secreted best arms in his home. Hummel, continuing as a gunsmith, was granted a patent on a breech-loading firearm in 1881.

Erected 1967 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1062.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1864.

Location. 37° 5.223′ N, 88° 35.901′ W. Marker is in Paducah, Kentucky, in McCracken County. Marker is on North 4th Street (Business U.S. 60) south of Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 North 4th Street, Paducah KY 42001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Paducah's Indian Name (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Reuben Saunders (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); American Red Cross (about 400 feet away); Col. Hicks' Hdqrs.

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(about 500 feet away); Irvin S. Cobb Said: / Alben W. Barkley Said: (about 500 feet away); Paducah Pictorial (about 500 feet away); Union Headquarters (about 500 feet away); Barkley's Law Office (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paducah.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 25, 2020

2. Gunsmith Ferd Hummel Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 219 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 2, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on October 27, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.