Maysville in Mason County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Joseph Desha (1768-1842) / Old Court-New Court Issue

Joseph Desha (1768-1842) Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015

1. Joseph Desha (1768-1842) Marker

Inscription.

Joseph Desha (1768-1842) As governor, Desha became major proponent of debtor relief. The Pa. native, under Wayne and Harrison, fought Indians and led troops at Battle of Thames, 1813. Elected from Mason Co. to Ky. legislature and Congress. During his 1824-28 term as governor, he favored the controversial reorganization of Ky. Court of Appeals. Desha was buried in Georgetown, Ky. Over.

Old Court-New Court Issue After Panic of 1819 and depression, the Ky. Court of Appeals struck down numerous relief measures as unconstitutional. Prorelief Desha forces in state legislature abolished Old Court and created a New Court. Angered, Old Court refused to vacate. Both courts sat simultaneously. By 1826, New Court canceled and court reorganization repealed. Issue gradually faded.

Erected 1990 by the Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1878.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Native Americans • War of 1812 • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.

Location. 38° 36.78′

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N, 83° 48.544′ W. Marker is in Maysville, Kentucky, in Mason County. Marker is on Old Main Street, 0.1 miles south of Jail Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2111 Old Main Street, Maysville KY 41056, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Cane Brake" Visitor's Center (a few steps from this marker); Cane Brake (a few steps from this marker); Simon Kenton Shrine (a few steps from this marker); Haven's Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington, Kentucky Post Office (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Early Stage-Mail Route (about 300 feet away); Bayless-Forman-Taylor House (about 400 feet away); Site of Washington Jail (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maysville.

Also see . . . Wikipedia article on Joseph Desha. (Submitted on May 22, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Old Court-New Court Issue Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015

2. Old Court-New Court Issue Marker

Located in Old Washington Historic District image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015

3. Located in Old Washington Historic District

Now Blue Arts Center

Area photo looking north on Old Main Street. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015

4. Area photo looking north on Old Main Street.

Area photo looking south on Old Main Street. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015

5. Area photo looking south on Old Main Street.

Joseph Desha image. Click for full size.

Public domain by Katherine Helm

6. Joseph Desha

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 453 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 22, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.