Richmond in Madison County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Pioneer Monument
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, March 30, 2012
1. Pioneer Monument Marker
In Memory of the Pioneers who with energy born of conviction, wrested wealth from the earth and gave an empire to untold generations to come. This memorial is dedicated by one of Kentucky's sons 1775-1906
Pioneer Monument
Erected 1906, by
David R. Francis
1850-1927
Born on North Corner across Street.
Mayor of St. Louis,
1885-1889
Governor of Missouri,
1889-1893
Secretary of the Interior,
1896-1897
President, Louisiana Exposition,
1903-1904
Ambassador to Russia,
1916-1921
Madison County Fiscal Court, 1952
Erected 1906.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 37° 44.855′ N, 84° 17.659′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Kentucky, in Madison County. It is on N 1st St. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond KY 40475, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and monument is in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and 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: Madison County Courthouse 1862 (a few steps from this marker); Samuel Freeman Miller (within shouting distance of this marker); County Named, 1786 / County Formed (within shouting distance of this marker); James B. McCreary Hall of Justice (approx. 0.2 miles away); Frances E. Beauchamp / Prohibition Advocate (approx. 0.2 miles away); Richmond's Tuskegee Airmen (approx. 0.3 miles away); A Chaotic and Frenzied Retreat (approx. 0.3 miles away); Medal of Honor Winners
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Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, March 30, 2012
2. Pioneer Monument Marker
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, March 30, 2012
3. Pioneer Monument Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 752 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 27, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
