Hopkinsville in Christian County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Charles S. Morehead, 1802-1868

Photographed by Shane Oliver, January 12, 2021

1. Charles S. Morehead, 1802-1868 Marker

Inscription.
Charles S. Morehead, 1802-1868
This Ky. governor and congressman was born near Bardstown. A graduate of Transylvania, he began law practice in Hopkinsville. Morehead served in state legislature, as attorney general, in U.S. House of Rep., and as governor of Ky., 1855-59. During his administration, geological survey completed, state prison enlarged, and funds allotted for annual state fair. See over.

Charles Slaughter Morehead
Hoping to avert civil war, Morehead attended Washington Peace Conf., 1861. Although neutral, he sympathized with Confederacy and criticized Lincoln's policies. Arrested by federal leaders and imprisoned for several months. Warned of another arrest, he fled to Canada, Europe, and Mexico. Died at his Mississippi plantation, 1868. Buried in Frankfort Cem.

Erected 1992 by the Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1910.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 36° 51.89′ N, 87° 29.6′ W.

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Marker is in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, in Christian County. It is at the intersection of West 13th Street and Ferrell Street, on the left when traveling west on West 13th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 320 West 13th Street, Hopkinsville KY 42240, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

in the South,

and specifically in the Upper South.

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: Pioneer Graveyard (within shouting distance of this marker); Bethel College (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mary Edmunds Bronaugh (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dillard-Campbell House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ted Poston "Dean of Black Journalists" (approx. ¼ mile away); Lewis and Clark in Kentucky (approx. 0.3 miles away); Courthouse Burned (approx. 0.3 miles away); Confederate Memorial Fountain

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 1, 2015

2. Charles S. Morehead, 1802-1868 Marker

(approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hopkinsville.

Also see . . . Wikipedia article on Morehead. (Submitted on September 23, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Charles S. Morehead, 1802-1868 Marker reverse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Shane Oliver, January 12, 2021

3. Charles S. Morehead, 1802-1868 Marker reverse

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 1, 2015

4. Charles S. Morehead, 1802-1868 Marker reverse

Wide view of marker on far distance right side. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 1, 2015

5. Wide view of marker on far distance right side.

Marker located with the city owned Pioneer Cemetery.

Charles S. Morehead image. Click for full size.

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6. Charles S. Morehead

Marker shown near Pioneer Cemetery monument listing of town pioneers. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 1, 2015

7. Marker shown near Pioneer Cemetery monument listing of town pioneers.

View from marker of Pioneer Cemetery. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 1, 2015

8. View from marker of Pioneer Cemetery.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 885 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 10, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on September 23, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 3. submitted on May 10, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on September 23, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.