Stanton in Powell County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Woody Stephens and Forty Niner

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 15, 2014

1. Woody Stephens and Forty Niner Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Born Woodford Cefis Stephens in Powell County near Stanton on Sept. 1, 1913. Woody rose to become one of the most talked about, most honored, and winningest race horse trainer’s in thoroughbred history. Major events in Woody’s life; voted into the Hall of Fame 1976, trained six eclipse award winners 1979-1984, only trainer to win five consecutive Belmont Stakes 1982-1986, winner of two Kentucky Derbies 1974-1984, winner of five Kentucky Oaks 1959-60-63-78-81, winner of Preakness 1952.

This sculpture sponsored by: Powell Countians; Bob Ovington, Joe Bowen, Forest Meadows; Race Horse Owners; Seth Hancock, Mrs. Elizabeth Moran, Henry De Kwiatkowski, Bob Kirkham, Jim Ryan, August Belmont, Russell Reineman, Jeannie Unruh, Corporations; Claiborne Farm, Bob’s Food Service

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Sports. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1621.

Location. 37° 51.186′ N, 83° 51.564′ W. Marker is in Stanton, Kentucky, in Powell County. Marker is on Court Street. The marker is located on the grounds of the Powell County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stanton KY 40380, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. County Named, 1852 (here, next to this marker); Persian Gulf War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Courthouse Burned (within shouting distance of this marker); Powell County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Collecting Red River's History (approx. 3.4 miles away); Clay City Timber Industry / Early Iron Works (approx. 3.4 miles away); Pilot Knob (approx. 7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stanton.

Photographed By Frank Profitt, January 19, 2021

2. Woody Stephens and Forty Niner Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 513 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 20, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 2. submitted on January 20, 2021, by Frank Profitt of Georgetown, Kentucky. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.