Paducah in McCracken County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
$5 Bought Paducah
Photographed By Shane Oliver, May 22, 2021
1. $5 Bought Paducah Marker
In 1827, Gen. Wm. Clark purchased 37,000 acres of land, including the site on which Paducah now stands, for $5. This land, part of a Revolutionary War grant to his brother, George Rogers Clark, was secured from George Woolfolk, of Louisville, who had been named administrator of George Rogers Clark's estate when he died.
Erected 1967 by Hart's Bread, Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1036.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.
Location. 37° 5.263′ N, 88° 35.742′ W. Marker is in Paducah, Kentucky, in McCracken County. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway Street and Manne Way/North Second Street, on the right when traveling west on Broadway Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 207 Broadway St, Paducah KY 42001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General William Clark Public Market (a few steps from this marker); Clara Barton's Visit (within shouting distance of this marker); Hank Bros and Jones Hardware (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. Hicks' Hdqrs.
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Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
2. $5 Bought Paducah Marker
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
3. $5 Bought Paducah Marker
In front of Yeiser Art Center the former Public Market
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
4. General William Clark Public Market
Dedicated to his memory
by
Paducah Chapter
Daughters of The American Revolution
August 1, 1956
Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 899 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 2, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 2, 3. submitted on September 17, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 4. submitted on September 19, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
