Home of Lucy Furman
N 37° 50.109 W 087° 35.528
16S E 447895 N 4187689
Author, Lecturer, Lucy Furman who wrote about Kentucky mountain people with dignity.
Waymark Code: WM51CC
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 10/25/2008
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Home of Lucy Furman
Author, Lecturer. Depicted life of Kentucky mountain people with dignity in books, serials. Born here, 1870, by age 23 she had been acclaimed for stories in Literary magazines. First book in 1897. She worked and taught at Hindman Settlement School, Knott County Kentucky., 1907~27. Continued writing. Death, 1958. Books include The Quare Women and The Glass Window
Marker Name: Home of Lucy Furman
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 870
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society.. Kentucky Department of Highways
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