Fort Thomas in Campbell County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Hon. Henry Stanbery

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 30, 2021

1. Hon. Henry Stanbery Marker

Inscription. Site of his home, 1857 to 1881. Attorney-General of U.S., 1866-68. Resigned to become one of counsel for President Andrew Johnson in impeachment trial by U.S. Senate, 1868. Johnson reappointed him, but Senate refused to confirm. Resumed practice of law, Cincinnati, 1868. First Att. Gen. of Ohio, 1846-51. Member Ohio Const. Conv. of 1850. b. N.Y., 1803. Buried Cin., 1881.

Erected 1967 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1059.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #17 Andrew Johnson, and the Kentucky Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 39° 6.184′ N, 84° 27.049′ W. Marker has been reported unreadable. Marker is in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, in Campbell County. Marker is on North Fort Thomas Avenue, 0.1 miles south of Stanbery Ridge, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2150 North Fort Thomas Avenue, Fort Thomas KY 41075, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Columbia Presbyterian & Fulton Cemeteries / William Brown (approx. one mile away in Ohio); Old Columbia Baptist Church and Meeting House

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(approx. 1.2 miles away in Ohio); “Pigmeat” Jarrett (approx. 1.2 miles away in Ohio); Pioneer Pillar (approx. 1.2 miles away in Ohio); Columbia Baptist Cemetery / Columbia (approx. 1.2 miles away in Ohio); Highland United Methodist Church (approx. 1.4 miles away); Bellevue Landmark (approx. 1.6 miles away); Toll House (approx. 1.8 miles away).

More about this marker. Foliage nearly envelopes the marker. Inscription obtained from the Kentucky Historical Society marker database.

Also see . . . Henry Stanbery (Wikipedia). (Submitted on June 11, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 30, 2021

2. Hon. Henry Stanbery Marker

Rather difficult to see, but it's there.

Hon. Henry Stanbery image. Click for full size.

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3. Hon. Henry Stanbery

Taken between c. 1860 and c. 1865. From the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 11, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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