Near Princeton in Caldwell County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
The Night Rider Movement
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 30, 2021
1. The Night Rider Movement Marker
Dr. David Amoss, leader of Night Rider movement, was born in Cobb, Ky. on October 19, 1857. Moved by compassion for his people, this country doctor provided leadership for tobacco farmers in Ky. & Tenn. He led an organized society of dark tobacco farmers in a violent revolt against the low prices of tobacco imposed by the Duke Trust.
This is the story of the struggle of an impoverished people to right a terrible wrong. Their efforts helped break up tobacco monopoly. In 1911, the Duke Trust (American Tobacco Co.) was dissolved by a ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court. Dr. David Amoss died in 1915 & is buried in the Millwood Cemetery. His home is now a museum.
Robert D. Blackburn & Caldwell Co. Historical Society
Erected 2009 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2292.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 19, 1857.
Location. 36° 59.495′ N, 87° 46.747′ W. Marker is near Princeton, Kentucky,
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Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest, in the South, and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds 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 marker, measured as the crow flies: Cerulean Springs / Cerulean Springs Hotel (approx. 4.2 miles away); Ranger Leader Blinded (approx. 4½ miles away); Skirmish at Grubb's Crossroads (approx. 4.6 miles away); U.K. Research and Education Center (approx. 8½ miles away); Wendell Holmes McRidley (approx. 8.9 miles away); Preacher to Pioneers (approx. 9.2 miles away); Courthouse Burned (approx. 9½ miles away); Trigg County Confederate Memorial (approx. 9½ miles away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 30, 2021
2. The Night Rider Movement Marker reverse
Also see . . . The Night Riders (Wikipedia). (Submitted on February 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 30, 2021
3. The Night Rider Movement Marker
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4. Dr. David Alfred Amoss (1857-1915)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,094 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
