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 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.
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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Jackson Purchase. It is also in the American Midwest, in the South, in the Upper South, and in the Ohio River Valley. 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: 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); Korea (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); McCracken County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); McCracken County Veterans Monument
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Dolly McNutt Memorial Plaza. Paducah website entry (Submitted on August 7, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Western Kentucky Women: Gerry B. Montgomery and Dolly McNutt. Her Kentucky website entry (Submitted on August 7, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
via City of Paducah, unknown
2. Dolly McNutt
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
3. Dolly McNutt Plaza /Paducah Civic Center Plaza Park
The McCracken County Courthouse that faces the park
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
4. 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
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
5. World War II Memorial Bricks with names
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
6. 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
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"
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
8. Purchase area Service men who lost their lives in Vietnam
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
9. McCracken County Public Library facing the park
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
10. Paducah City Hall facing park
Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 1,127 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 17, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 2. submitted on August 7, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 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.
