Glasgow in Barren County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Home of Gov. Leslie
Erected 1963 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 609.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1819.
Location. 36° 59.622′ N, 85° 54.377′ W. Marker is in Glasgow, Kentucky, in Barren County. Marker is on E. Main Street (State Highway 90) east of Franklin Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 513 E Main St, Glasgow KY 42141, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Home of Arthur Krock / Historic Home (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Barren County, 1798 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Barren County World War II Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Our Confederate Dead (approx. 0.4 miles away); Barren County's Medal of Honor Winners (approx. 0.4 miles away); 623rd Field Artillery Battalion (approx. 0.4 miles away); Barren County Viet Nam Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glasgow.
Also see . . . Preston Leslie - Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on August 31, 2015.)
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