Near Paducah Road (U.S. 62) 0.9 miles east of Elm Street (U.S. 51), on the right when traveling east.
For John Griffin Carlisle. Born 1835, practiced law in Covington. Kentucky Legislator from 1859-71. Lt. Governor, 1871-75. U.S. Congress, 1877-91. House Speaker, 1883-89. U.S. Senate, 1890-93. Secretary of Treasury, 1893-97, under Pres. Grover . . . — — Map (db m180001) HM
On Elm Street (U.S. 51/62), on the right when traveling south.
Jan. 1862, Brig. Gen. U.S. Grant sent 5,000 USA troops from Cairo as a demonstration against Columbus, a Confederate stronghold on the Miss. River. Combined forces led by Brig. Gen. J.A. McClernand from Ft. Jefferson at Wickliffe through here to . . . — — Map (db m18487) HM
