Side 1 Proposed in 1946 & opened in 1951, the only state park in Kentucky developed for African Americans. Closed by 1964. after Gov. Combs 1963 Exec. Order ended segregation in public facilities. 300 acres, beach, rental cottages, kitchen . . . — — Map (db m105930) HM
One of the earliest landowners in
the
Jackson
Purchase,
Davis
represented Calloway (now Marshall)
County in the state legislature,
1824. Davis also served as justice
of
the peace and sheriff of
Calloway County. He installed the
first . . . — — Map (db m170162) HM
Totalitarianism is a constant
threat to our freedom. We would
like to salute these men for
giving the supreme sacrifice,
that we may keep that freedom.
1961 Vietnam Conflict 1973
Dunigan, Jerry Wayne
Gipson, Ronnie Lee . . . — — Map (db m124052) HM
On March 23, 1864, two days before the Battle of Paducah, detached forces of Confederate Gen. Nathan B. Forrest's cavalry coming up from Columbus, Miss., and Union troops, both searching for horses, met by accident near here. In two skirmishes which . . . — — Map (db m123657) HM
For John Marshall, 1755-1835, Chief Justice of the United States, 1801-1835, "principal founder of judicial review and of American system of constitutional law."
Area first settled about time of the Jackson Purchase in 1818. First church west . . . — — Map (db m123672) HM
Born in 1882 near Jonathan Creek,
he graduated from Southern Normal
School (now WKU) in 1902. After
teaching in rural districts, he was
elected head of Benton schools in
1905. Four years later, he helped
estab. first high school in . . . — — Map (db m170158) HM
Owner and editor of Benton Tribune and Mayfield Messenger and author of a Marshall County history lived here. Lemon, in 1884, also founded Big Singing Day. This evolved from Southern Harmony, a hymn-singing custom popular in early . . . — — Map (db m123656) HM
Born in Benton, 1918, Joe Creason often spoke of his birthplace as "the only town in Kentucky where I was born." He became an outstanding journalist. His daily column, "Joe Creason's Kentucky," in Louisville Courier-Journal won him wide . . . — — Map (db m123669) HM
Over 400 Confederate Soldiers and over 200 Union Soldiers from Marshall County served during the War Between the States. This cannon is dedicated in their memory. — — Map (db m124050) HM
Born in Tn. in 1917, he moved to Benton in 1939 to manage the old Benton Theater. He served in the Army during WWII, then returned home & opened several drive-in theaters. He founded WCBL AM, Dec. 1954 and operated it for the remainder of his life. . . . — — Map (db m123654) HM
In June 1842, nine justice met at James Clark's home near the spring on west side of old Benton-Paducah Rd. and organized first Marshall Co. Court. They were James Brien, Enos Faughn, Joel Gilbert, John McElrath, Robert Elliott, Wm. Rice, Absalom . . . — — Map (db m170164) HM
Calvert City was named for Potilla
Calvert, who built "Oak Hill” in
1860. He gave the land to railroad
company so that the railroad might
run by his home. He also saw to it
that provisions were made for food
and shelter for those who . . . — — Map (db m170119) HM
Birmingham, six miles north, was one of the oldest settlements in Marshall County and a major early boat landing. Settled 1849; named by British settlers for Birmingham, England. Town covered as Kentucky Lake formed; Kentucky Dam built, 1938-44. The . . . — — Map (db m123652) HM
8,500 Sq.Mi. Area, former Tribal lands of Chickasaw Indians. U.S. paid $300,000 for tract in 1818 after negotiations by Gen. Andrew Jackson and Gov. Isaac Shelby. Bordered by Tenn., Ohio and Miss. Rivers. Now comprises KY's 8 and Tenn's 20 . . . — — Map (db m105927) HM
