Paducah in McCracken County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Dolly McNutt Plaza

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011

1. Dolly McNutt Plaza Marker

Inscription. Named for the Honorable Alice (Dolly) McNutt. Member Kentucky House of Representatives, 1976~86. Mayor City of Paducah, 172~76; City Commissioner, 1968~70. Renowned for her outstanding ability as a public speaker.

Respected for her high standards of excellence and brilliant record. Loved for her contribution of time, talent and service to all Kentuckians.

Erected 1986 by Resolution adopted by Mayor Joe Viterisi.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Women.

Location. 37° 5.023′ N, 88° 35.868′ W. Marker is in Paducah, Kentucky, in McCracken County. Marker is on 300 South 5th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paducah KY 42003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War II Memorial (here, next to this marker); Proudly Dedicated to the Kentuckians (within shouting distance of this marker); Global War on Terrorism Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); McCracken County Courthouse (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); "Old Judge Priest" (about 600 feet away); Spanish American War Monument (about 600 feet away); Congressmen Representing First District Which Included Jackson Purchase, 1819-1995

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(about 800 feet away); Cobb's Birth Site (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paducah.

Also see . . . Dolly McNutt First Woman Mayor. Jackson Purchase Historical Society (Submitted on September 17, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)

Dolly McNutt Plaza Marker reverse side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011

2. Dolly McNutt Plaza Marker reverse side

Dolly McNutt Plaza occupies 1 square city block. It is located between the McCracken County Courthouse, McCracken County Public Library, the Paducah City Hall at 300 South 5th Street, Paducah, Ky. Amenities include: Dolly McNutt historic marker, Vietnam and WWII memorial markers, 8 picnic tables, and free wireless internet access.

Dolly McNutt Plaza /Paducah Civic Center Plaza Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011

3. Dolly McNutt Plaza /Paducah Civic Center Plaza Park

The McCracken County Courthouse that faces the park

Paducah Civic Center Plaza 1970 Paducah, Kentucky image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011

4. Paducah Civic Center Plaza 1970 Paducah, Kentucky

Mayor Robert C Cherry Urban Renewal Agency City Commissioners: H. Gene Fisher Rev. W. G. Harvey John W. Hornsby Henry Puryear Chairman Gresham Houghland Noble Clark Rev. H. Joseph Franklin Joseph S. Freeland Thomas E. Lambert City Mgr-Robert H. Overstreet EX. Dir. -James J. McGraw

World War II Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011

5. World War II Memorial

Dedicated to the military veterans who served our country in war and in peace. To protect and preserve our freedom. A nation conceived in liberty and justice. November 9th 2007

World War II Memorial Bricks with names image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011

6. World War II Memorial Bricks with names

Vietnam Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011

7. Vietnam Memorial

USA, USN, USAF, USMC, USCG, Proudly dedicated to the Kentuckians who faithfully served their country in Vietnam. "Bless them all"

Purchase area Service men who lost their lives in Vietnam image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011

8. Purchase area Service men who lost their lives in Vietnam

McCracken County Public Library facing the park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011

9. McCracken County Public Library facing the park

Paducah City Hall facing park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011

10. Paducah City Hall facing park

Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 683 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on September 17, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.