Pound in Letcher County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
The Shepherd of the Mountains
In Memory of Bishop Willie Lee Lamb
June 6, 1924 - June 22, 2024
| | (Interred at Tom Biggs Cemetery, McRoberrts, KY) | |
Bishop
Preacher
Retired coal miner
Chaplain at 8 hospitals & 3 jails
Kentucky Colonel
Repcipient of the Carolyn Sunday Award for Leadership & Community Service
"Well done, good and faithful servant"
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures • War, World II.
Location. 37° 9.334′ N, 82° 38.004′ W. Marker is in Pound, Kentucky, in Letcher County. It can be reached from Raven Rock north of U.S. 23, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12646 Apostolic Dr, Jenkins KY 41537, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kentucky and in the Cumberland Plateau. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Virginians Confederate Memorial (here, next to this marker); Caudills Army (here, next to this marker); Sept. 11, 2001 Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Mountain Strong (a few steps from this marker); Brothers Once More (a few steps from this marker); More History (a few steps from this marker); Pound Gap Massacre (within shouting distance of this marker); The Teardrop Monument (within shouting distance of this marker).
Also see . . . An icon in this area: Bishop Willie Lamb recognized by flag wavers following death. (Submitted on July 8, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 8, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
