Frankfort in Franklin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Amos Kendall (1789 - 1869)
(Side A)
This noted journalist-politician lived here. A Massachusetts native, he migrated to Kentucky in 1814 and spent one year with the family of Henry Clay as tutor. From 1816-28, Kendall resided in Frankfort as editor of the Argus of Western America. First a supporter of Henry Clay, he later promoted Andrew Jackson and helped carry Kentucky for him in 1828. See over.
(Side B)
Amos Kendall moved to Washington with Jackson administration, 1829. Joined group of close presidential advisors known as "Kitchen Cabinet" and served five years as postmaster general. He gained wealth as business agent for Samuel F. B. Morse, 1845-1869; his generous donations helped to found school for deaf and mute, later Gallaudet College in Washington, D.C. Over.
Erected 1986 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1799.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson, and the Kentucky Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1814.
Location. 38° 12.041′ N, 84° 52.778′ W. Marker is in Frankfort , Kentucky, in Franklin County. Marker is on West Broadway Street east of Wilkinson Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 413 West Broadway Street, Frankfort KY 40601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Emily Thomas Tubman House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Garrard/Crittenden House (about 400 feet away); Upper Benson Church Sesquicentennial (about 400 feet away); The Church of the Ascension (about 400 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away); The Kentucky River Authority (about 500 feet away); Lafayette's Tour (about 500 feet away); Capital on the Kentucky (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.
Also see . . . Amos Kendall. (Submitted on July 8, 2015, by Dave Knoch of Scott County, Kentucky.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2015, by Dave Knoch of Scott County, Kentucky. This page has been viewed 433 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 8, 2015, by Dave Knoch of Scott County, Kentucky. 4. submitted on August 29, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 5. submitted on July 8, 2015, by Dave Knoch of Scott County, Kentucky. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.