Elizabethtown in Hardin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
John Young Brown (1835-1904)
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, April 10, 2021
1. John Young Brown (1835-1904) Marker
Born at Elizabethtown (Claysville section), this Ky. statesman and orator was admitted to bar, 1857 and began law practice here. Brown was a state elector on Douglas ticket l860. He was elected to Congress four times and governor, 1891-95; helped state comply with Constitution of 1890. He ran for governor in 1899, unsuccessfully, against Goebel and Taylor.
Erected 1979 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1650.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.
Location. 37° 42.199′ N, 85° 52.209′ W. Marker is in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, in Hardin County. It is at the intersection of West Dixie Avenue (U.S. 31W) and Sunset Road, on the right when traveling north on West Dixie Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 541 US-31W, Elizabethtown KY 42701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John Larue Helm, 1802-1867 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Helm Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Men of Distinction (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Helms - First Family of Hardin County (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.8 miles away); Civil Rights (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Military Presence (approx. 0.8 miles away); Medicine (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elizabethtown.
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, April 10, 2021
2. John Young Brown (1835-1904) Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 376 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
