Owensboro in Daviess County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

First Home of Governor Ford

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 1, 2020

1. First Home of Governor Ford Marker

Inscription. Wendell H. Ford, Kentucky's 49th Governor, first Owensboro native to become Chief Executive. Born Sept. 8, 1924. Served in U.S Army during World War II and National Guard, 1949-62. Elected National Jaycees President, 1956; International Vice Pres., 1958; State Senator, 1965; Lieutenant Governor, 1967; Governor, 1971.

Erected by Kentucky Historical Society; Sponsored by Daviess County Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 8, 1924.

Location. 37° 46.184′ N, 87° 6.443′ W. Marker is in Owensboro, Kentucky, in Daviess County. Marker is at the intersection of East 7th Street and Crittenden Street, on the right when traveling west on East 7th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 323 East 7th Street, Owensboro KY 42303, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hazen A. Dean (1899-1984) (approx. ¼ mile away); Buffalo Road (approx. 0.4 miles away); Union Station (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wendell H. Ford (approx. 0.4 miles away); George Graham Vest / "Tribute to a Dog" (approx. 0.4 miles away);

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Old Trinity Centre (approx. 0.4 miles away); Confederate Congressional Medal of Honour (approx. 0.4 miles away); "Stirman's Folly" (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Owensboro.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marstelelr, November 1, 2020

2. First Home of Governor Ford Marker

Wendell H. Ford (1924-2015) image. Click for full size.

Public domain / U.S. Senate Historical Office

3. Wendell H. Ford (1924-2015)

He served in the U.S. Senate from 1974 to 1999.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 175 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.