Springfield in Washington County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
John Pope, 1770-1845
Photographed By Tom Bosse, October 13, 2016
1. John Pope, 1770-1845 Marker
Eminent Washington Co. citizen. Brilliant Ky. lawyer, statesman. Born, Va. Represented Shelby Co., 1802, Fayette Co., 1806, in Leg.; U.S. Senate, 1807-13; Ky. Sec. of State, 1816-19; Ky. Sen., 1825-29; Gov. Arkansas Ter., 1829-35, named by Pres. Jackson; U.S. Congress, 1837-43. Federalist and Democrat. Built this home, 1839. Died here; buried in Springfield Cemetery.Erected 1966 by Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 930.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1770.
Location. 37° 41.133′ N, 85° 13.183′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Kentucky, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Walnut Street and East High Street, on the right when traveling north on Walnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Springfield KY 40069, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. House of History (within shouting distance of this marker); Morgan in Springfield (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); On Civil War Routes (about 400
2. John Pope, ca. 1819
Courtesy of the Arkansas State Archives
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Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2018
3. John Pope, 1770-1845 Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2018
4. John Pope House
Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 8, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 3, 4. submitted on August 12, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
