Hopkinsville in Christian County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Charles S. Morehead, 1802-1868
Photographed By Shane Oliver, January 12, 2021
1. Charles S. Morehead, 1802-1868 Marker
Inscription.
Charles S. Morehead, 1802-1868. .
Charles S. Morehead, 1802-1868 . This Ky. governor and congressman was born near Bardstown. A graduate of Transylvania, he began law practice in Hopkinsville. Morehead served in state legislature, as attorney general, in U.S. House of Rep., and as governor of Ky., 1855-59. During his administration, geological survey completed, state prison enlarged, and funds allotted for annual state fair. See over. ,
Charles Slaughter Morehead . Hoping to avert civil war, Morehead attended Washington Peace Conf., 1861. Although neutral, he sympathized with Confederacy and criticized Lincoln's policies. Arrested by federal leaders and imprisoned for several months. Warned of another arrest, he fled to Canada, Europe, and Mexico. Died at his Mississippi plantation, 1868. Buried in Frankfort Cem.
Charles S. Morehead, 1802-1868
This Ky. governor and congressman was born near Bardstown. A graduate of Transylvania, he began law practice in Hopkinsville. Morehead served in state legislature, as attorney general, in U.S. House of Rep., and as governor of Ky., 1855-59. During his administration, geological survey completed, state prison enlarged, and funds allotted for annual state fair. See over.
Charles Slaughter Morehead
Hoping to avert civil war, Morehead attended Washington Peace Conf., 1861. Although neutral, he sympathized with Confederacy and criticized Lincoln's policies. Arrested by federal leaders and imprisoned for several months. Warned of another arrest, he fled to Canada, Europe, and Mexico. Died at his Mississippi plantation, 1868. Buried in Frankfort Cem.
Erected 1992 by the Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1910.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 36° 51.89′ N, 87° 29.6′ W. Marker is in Hopkinsville, Kentucky
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, in Christian County. Marker is at the intersection of West 13th Street and Ferrell Street, on the left when traveling west on West 13th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 320 West 13th Street, Hopkinsville KY 42240, United States of America. Touch for directions.
5. Wide view of marker on far distance right side.
Marker located with the city owned Pioneer Cemetery.
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6. Charles S. Morehead
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 1, 2015
7. Marker shown near Pioneer Cemetery monument listing of town pioneers.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 1, 2015
8. View from marker of Pioneer Cemetery.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 586 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on May 10, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on September 23, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 3. submitted on May 10, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on September 23, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.