Richmond in Madison County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Gov. James B. McCreary

Gov. James B. McCleary Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 21, 2013

1. Gov. James B. McCleary Marker

Inscription. This was home of James McCreary, twice gov. of Ky., 1875-79 and 1911-15. He was only governor to serve at both capitols and live as chief executive in both governor's mansions. McCreary served with South in Civil War, then in the state legislature, 1869-75. Later, as member of U.S. House and Senate, he aided in obtaining the Federal Building, now Richmond City Hall.

Erected 1989 by Kentucky Historical Society-Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1846.)

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list.

Location. 37° 44.994′ N, 84° 17.996′ W. Memorial is in Richmond, Kentucky, in Madison County. It is on West Main Street (Business U.S. 25) west of 5th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 527 W Main St, Richmond KY 40475, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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: A Chaotic and Frenzied Retreat (within shouting distance of this marker); Angels of the Battlefield (within shouting distance of this marker); Richmond's Tuskegee Airmen (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);

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Frances E. Beauchamp / Prohibition Advocate (approx. 0.2 miles away); James B. McCreary Hall of Justice (approx. 0.2 miles away); County Named, 1786 / County Formed (approx. 0.3 miles away); Samuel Freeman Miller (approx. 0.3 miles away); Madison County Courthouse 1862 (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 21, 2013

2. Gov. James B. McCleary Marker

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 21, 2013

3. Gov. James B. McCleary Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 919 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 17, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.