Munfordville in Hart County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Hart County, 1819

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2021

1. Hart County, 1819 Marker

Inscription. The 61st formed in Kentucky, from parts of Hardin, Barren counties. Home of the Buckners. Simon Bolivar Buckner, graduate of West Point, captain in Mexican War, CSA general in the Civil War, governor of Kentucky, 1887-91, candidate for US Vice-President, 1896. Son S.B. Buckner, Jr., commanding general 10th US Army, killed Okinawa, 1945. Both buried Frankfort, Ky. Cemetery.

Erected 1969 by Kentucky Historical Society / Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1236.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, Mexican-American • War, US Civil • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 37° 16.302′ N, 85° 53.421′ W. Marker is in Munfordville, Kentucky, in Hart County. It is on Dixie Highway / Main Street (U.S. 31W) south of Union Street (State Road 357), on the left when traveling south. Located in front of the Hart County courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Munfordville KY 42765, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave Country

and in the Pennyroyal Region.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

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 of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William Boone's Grave (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Hart County (a

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few steps from this marker); Hart County War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Remembering the Sacrifices of War (within shouting distance of this marker); A Remarkable Kentucky Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Clay Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky (within shouting distance of this marker); Munfordville in the Civil War (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Monument (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Munfordville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Glen Lily (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, January 25, 2011

2. Hart County, 1819 Marker

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, January 25, 2011

3. Hart County, 1819 Marker

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2021

4. Hart County, 1819 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,065 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 31, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2, 3. submitted on January 31, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. 4. submitted on May 31, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.