Near Marion in Crittenden County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

A Renowned Senator

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 16, 2024

1. A Renowned Senator Marker

Inscription. Ollie M. James born 1871, three miles N.W. U.S. Representative, 1903-13, and Senator, 1913 until death, 1918. Chairman, Democratic Natl. Conventions that nominated Woodrow Wilson for President, 1912 and 1916. Last speech, in Senate Feb. 1918, upheld Wilson's conduct of World War I. "Liberty will be safe and Americanism secure." Monument in Marion Cemetery.

Erected 1964 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 668.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.

Location. 37° 18.891′ N, 88° 9.32′ W. Marker is near Marion, Kentucky, in Crittenden County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 60 and State Road 297, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 60. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marion KY 42064, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church / Pioneer Church (approx. 3.2 miles away); Family of Judges (approx. 4.1 miles away); In Honor of Crittenden Countian Dr. Forrest Carlisle Pogue, Jr. (approx. 4.2 miles away); Senator W. J. Deboe / Senators from Marion (approx. 4.2 miles away); Crittenden County Courthouse, Marion

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(approx. 4.2 miles away); Courthouse Burned (approx. 4.2 miles away); County Named, 1842 (approx. 4.2 miles away); F. Julius Fohs (1884-1965) / Fohs Hall (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marion.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 16, 2024

2. A Renowned Senator Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.