Paducah in McCracken County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
"Old Judge Priest"
Photographed By Shane Oliver, May 1, 2021
1. "Old Judge Priest" Marker
Here for six years presided William Sutton Bishop, the famed Judge Priest of Irvin S. Cobb's stories. Judge Bishop, 1839-1902, was First District Circuit Court Judge from 1891 to 1897. Served in 7th Ky. Conf. Inf. "This was a man." Paducah Bar Assn.
Erected 1965 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 839.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 37° 4.992′ N, 88° 35.988′ W. Marker is in Paducah, Kentucky, in McCracken County. Marker is on Washington Street just east of 7th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paducah KY 42003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Spanish American War Monument (here, next to this marker); Congressmen Representing First District Which Included Jackson Purchase, 1819-1995 (within shouting distance of this marker); McCracken County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Street Missionary Baptist Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Proudly Dedicated to the Kentuckians
this page online
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
2. "Old Judge Priest" Marker
Photographed By Shane Oliver, May 1, 2021
3. "Old Judge Priest" Marker at the front entrance to the McCracken County Courthouse
Photographed By Shane Oliver, May 1, 2021
4. An additional tablet on the ground next to the marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 518 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 2, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on September 17, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 3, 4. submitted on June 2, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
