Paducah in McCracken County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Second Courthouse
Photographed By Jason Voigt, August 10, 2020
1. Second Courthouse Marker
First courthouse at Wilmington, 1824~32. Second courthouse, a two story brick structure, 36 feet square, built near here at a cost of $3,049, on land given by Gen. William Clark, founder of Paducah. Courthouse also provided meeting place for various early churches.
Replaced after 25 years by third courthouse at 6th and Washington.Erected 1967 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways, presented by Harry Harris. (Marker Number 1027.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list.
Location. 37° 5.205′ N, 88° 35.698′ W. Marker is in Paducah, Kentucky, in McCracken County. Marker is at the intersection of Kentucky Avenue and Marine Way, on the left when traveling east on Kentucky Avenue. Marker is located under a tree behind the Market Building and across the street is the old Finkle's Fair Shoe Store painted pink and
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ann I. Baker / Ann I. Baker (1873 - 1931) (within shouting distance of this marker); Rotary Club of Paducah / "Service Above Self" (within shouting distance of this marker); General William Clark Public Market (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clara Barton's Visit (about 400 feet away); Iron Horse Memorial (about 400 feet away); $5 Bought Paducah (about 400 feet away); Hanks Bros and Jones Hardware (about 400 feet away); Bicentennial of Paducah (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paducah.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
2. Second Courthouse Marker
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
3. Finkel's Fair Store Shoes for the entire family
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
4. Current Courthouse
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
5. Market House Museum
This building Market House Museum goes from one street to another.
This is the back and Second Courthouse marker is located on the backside under a tree.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 363 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 18, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 16, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 5. submitted on September 17, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
