Richmond in Madison County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
County Named, 1786 / County Formed
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 12, 2010
1. County Formed / County Named Marker
(Side A)
For James Madison, Virginia patriot whose political foresight led to the formation of many of our basic democratic principles. He was a member of Virginia's Constitutional Convention and her First Assembly, 1776. He was also influential in framing the Constitution of the United States and was one of 39 to sign it. He became the fourth US president, 1809-17.
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(Side B)
One of the nine created by Virginia before Kentucky became a state. Taken from Lincoln, it covered the area of 5 present counties and parts of 9 others to southeast. Richmond, made county seat in 1798, is 4½ miles from original one at Milford, established in 1789. Richmond was settled by John Miller in 1785; first court was held in his barn.
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Erected 1959 by Kentucky Historical Society / Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1223.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #04 James Madison, and the Kentucky Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 37° 44.864′ N, 84° 17.69′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Samuel Freeman Miller (a few steps from this marker); Madison County Courthouse 1862 (within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); James B. McCreary Hall of Justice (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frances E. Beauchamp / Prohibition Advocate (about 700 feet away); Gov. James B. McCreary (approx. 0.3 miles away); Medal of Honor Winners (approx. 0.4 miles away); Battle of Richmond (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
Also see . . . Kentucky Historical Society. There is a portion of the website where you can look up the state's historical markers by different search methods (county, number, subject, etc.) Really good reference for Kentucky history information. (Submitted on May 20, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.)
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 12, 2010
2. County Formed / County Named Marker
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 6, 2010
3. County Formed / County Named Marker
Looking east along Main Street.
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 6, 2010
4. County Formed / County Named Marker
Looking West along Main Street. Marker is just past the flagpole to the right of the sidewalk.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 667 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 19, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
