Near Versailles in Woodford County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Albert Benjamin Chandler / Gov. Albert B. Chandler

(1898 - 1991)

Albert Benjamin Chandler Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 13, 2010

1. Albert Benjamin Chandler Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

[ Front: ]
Albert Benjamin Chandler This colorful orator and two-term governor began his law practice in Versailles. As governor, he was driving force behind establishment of the University of Kentucky Medical Center, later named in his honor. "Happy" Chandler lived in Versailles and is buried at the Pisgah Presbyterian Church Cemetery in this county. Over.

[ Reverse: ]
Gov. Albert B. Chandler Known as "Happy," this Henderson Co. native was state senator and lt. gov. before becoming governor in 1935 and 1955. U.S. senator, 1939-1945. As baseball commissioner, he approved Jackie Robinson's contract, making Robinson the first black player in major league baseball, 1947. Chandler elected to Baseball Hall of Fame, 1982. Over.

Erected 1992 by Kentucky Historical Society/Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1900.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education

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• Science & Medicine • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.

Location. 38° 2.665′ N, 84° 39.414′ W. Marker is near Versailles, Kentucky, in Woodford County. Marker is at the intersection of Versailles Road (U.S. 60) and Pisgah Pike (State Highway 1967), on the right when traveling west on Versailles Road. Marker is adjacent to the 'Pisgah Church' marker found elsewhere in this database. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles KY 40383, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pisgah Church (here, next to this marker); Lt. Gen. Field Harris, USMC (approx. 0.6 miles away); Calmes Tomb (approx. 2.4 miles away); Buck Pond (approx. 2.4 miles away); Hemp in Kentucky / Woodford County Hemp (approx. 2.4 miles away); Huntertown (approx. 2.4 miles away); Keeneland (approx. 3.1 miles away); Josephine Henry (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Versailles.

Additional keywords. Major League Baseball

Gov. Albert B. Chandler Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 13, 2010

2. Gov. Albert B. Chandler Marker

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 13, 2010

3. Albert Benjamin Chandler Marker

Looking West along US60 at the intersection with KY highway 1967 (Pisgah Pike).

Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,200 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 18, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.