Winchester in Clark County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Allen Tate (1899-1978)

Photographed By Frank Profitt, January 4, 2021

1. Allen Tate (1899-1978) Marker

Inscription. Born in Winchester, Allen Tate was a teacher and writer of prose and poetry of international fame. Also a leader of "New Criticism" poets and group known as Agrarians that supported the southern tradition. Helped found poetry magazine, "The Fugitive," 1922-25, with Robert Penn Warren and others. He received the National Medal for Literature.

Erected 2002 by Kentucky Historical Society, presented by the City of Winchester. (Marker Number 2098.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.

Location. 37° 59.982′ N, 84° 11.775′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Kentucky, in Clark County. Marker is at the intersection of West Lexington Avenue (U.S. 60) and McCann Drive, on the right when traveling west on West Lexington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1113 W Lexington Ave, Winchester KY 40391, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Daniel Boone (approx. ¾ mile away); Homer C. Ledford (approx. 0.8 miles away); Hanson Home Site (approx. 0.8 miles away); Governor James Clark (approx.

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

0.9 miles away); Clark County War Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); County Named 1793 (approx. 1.1 miles away); Gov. James Clark Judicial Center (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.

Also see . . . Allen Tate. Wikipedia article (Submitted on January 9, 2021.)

Photographed By Frank Profitt, January 4, 2021

2. Allen Tate (1899-1978) Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2021, by Frank Profitt of Georgetown, Kentucky. This page has been viewed 244 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 9, 2021, by Frank Profitt of Georgetown, Kentucky. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.