Richmond in Madison County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Christopher (Kit) Carson

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 21, 2013

1. Christopher (Kit) Carson Marker

Inscription. Famous hunter, soldier and scout born near here. Carson (1809-1868) grew up in Mo.; began scouting career in Taos, N.M., at age 17. Won renown in piloting Fremont's Western expeditions; served in Mexican War. Appointed Indian agent, 1853, he was peacemaker and counselor. In Civil War, breveted brig. gen., U.S.A. Buried in Taos. Carson City, Nev., named for him.

Erected 1978 by Kentucky Historical Society-Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 79.)

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: 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 1853.

Location. 37° 45.32′ N, 84° 18.853′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Kentucky, in Madison County. Memorial is on Tates Creek Avenue north of Westover Avenue, on the right when traveling north. This marker in near the entrance road to Kit Carson Elementary School. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond KY 40475, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Kit Carson-Legend of the Old West (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gov. James B. McCreary (approx. 0.9 miles away); Frances E. Beauchamp / Prohibition Advocate

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(approx. one mile away); James B. McCreary Hall of Justice (approx. one mile away); County Named, 1786 / County Formed (approx. 1.2 miles away); Samuel Freeman Miller (approx. 1.2 miles away); Madison County Courthouse 1862 (approx. 1.2 miles away); Pioneer Monument (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 21, 2013

2. Christopher (Kit) Carson Marker

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 21, 2013

3. Christopher (Kit) Carson Marker

Christopher (Kit) Carson<br>Famous Rocky Mountain Scout image. Click for full size.

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4. Christopher (Kit) Carson
Famous Rocky Mountain Scout

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 887 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 17, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 4. submitted on December 20, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.