The Galt House
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emurock
N 38° 15.380 W 085° 45.191
16S E 609087 N 4234991
A Kentucky Historical Marker located near the Second street Bridge.
Waymark Code: WM3GDW
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 04/03/2008
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The text on the marker:
A world-famed inn operated here from 1835 until it burned in
1865. Host to notables, such as author Charles Dickens, it
was scene of assassination of USA Gen. Wm. Nelson, Sept. 1862
, by USA Gen. J.C. Davis. Sherman and Grant met here March,
1864 to plan invasion that led to the "March to the Sea."
Traditions carried on at new Galt House at 1st and Main, 1869
-1921.
Marker Name: The Galt House
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Building
Marker Number (for official markers): 535
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of highways.
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Visit Instructions:
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