Bardstown in Nelson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Edgewood
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, April 10, 2021
1. Edgewood Marker
Right wing built, 1815, main part, 1819, by Ben Hardin, noted lawyer, statesman, member Kentucky Legislature and U.S. Congress. Hardin born in Penn., 1784; his daughter married John L. Helm, twice Ky. Governor and President L&N R.R. Their son Ben Hardin Helm, CSA Gen., born here, 1831, married Emilie Todd, sister of Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of 16th U.S. President. Over.
General Leonidas Polk used this as headquarters during Confederate occupation of Bardstown. Barbecues here in the 1840's brought Henry Clay, Judge John Rowan and John J. Crittenden as speakers. Other notable visitors included Cassius M. Clay, Gen. William Preston, Felix Grundy, Jesse Bledsoe. In rear of place is site of famous Rowan-Chambers 1801 duel. Over.
Erected 1967 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1101.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Steamboat Inventor (approx. 0.2 miles away); One Room School House (approx. ¼ mile away); Bethlehem Academy (approx. ¼ mile away); Saint Joseph Cathedral / Diocese of Bardstown (approx. 0.3 miles away); Talbott Tavern (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Harrison-Smith House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Nelson Countians who served and Gave All (approx. 0.3 miles away); Successful Surgery (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bardstown.
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, April 10, 2021
2. Edgewood Marker
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, April 10, 2021
3. Edgewood
Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 236 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 19, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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