Elkton in Todd County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Bristow, The Soldier Birthplace/Bristow, The Lawyer
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2019
1. Bristow, The Soldier Birthplace Marker (Side 1)
Bristow, The Soldier Birthplace. Benjamin Helm Bristow, 1832-1896, Federal officer and staunch Unionist during secession. Active recruiter of 25th Volunteer Militia, of which he was Lt. Col., and 8th Ky. Cavalry, which he served as Col. At Fort Donelson and Shiloh battles, 1862. A leader in capture of Morgan and raiders, 1863. Elected state senate while still in field, 1863.
Bristow, The Lawyer. Practiced law here until 1858. (See over for military career.) From 1866-70, US attorney for district of Kentucky. First US Solicitor General, 1870-72. As Secretary of Treasury, 1874-76, exposed frauds in "Whiskey Ring" operating in mid-west. In 1876, lost Republican presidential nomination to Rutherford B. Hayes. Leading member Ky. Bar Assn. until 1878, when he moved to New York.
Erected 1970 by Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1355.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 36° 48.223′ N, 87° 9.348′ W. Marker is in Elkton, Kentucky
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Green River Academy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Home of U.S. Jurist (approx. ¼ mile away); County Named, 1819 (approx. 0.4 miles away); House of the Loving Heart (approx. 0.4 miles away); First RFD in Kentucky (approx. 7.6 miles away); First Amish Settlement in Kentucky (approx. 7.8 miles away); The Trenton School (approx. 8.1 miles away); Jefferson Davis' Salute to Kentucky (approx. 8.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elkton.
Also see . . . Benjamin Bristow. (Submitted on July 23, 2019, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2019
2. Bristow, The Lawyer Marker (Side 2)
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2019
3. Bristow, The Soldier-Birthplace Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2019
4. Bristow, The Soldier-Birthplace Marker
5. Benjamin Bristow
6. Edwards Hall - Benjamin Bristow Birthplace
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2019, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 255 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 23, 2019, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
