Newport in Campbell County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Brent Spence (1874-1967)
Erected 1985 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 1776.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1944.
Location. 39° 5.04′ N, 84° 29.031′ W. Marker is in Newport, Kentucky, in Campbell County. Marker is at the intersection of Carothers Road (Kentucky Route 1892) and Monmouth Street (U.S. 27), on the right when traveling south on Carothers Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newport KY 41071, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Salem U. M. Church History (approx. 0.6 miles away); John Fick House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Robert Howat House (approx. 0.7 miles away); B.H. Kroger House (approx. 0.7 miles away); “H-Bomb” Ferguson (approx. 0.8 miles away); Newport ~~ War of 1812 (approx. 0.9 miles away); Toll House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Campbell County, Kentucky World War II Monument (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.
Also see . . . Brent Spence (Wikipedia). (Submitted on June 12, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.