Forest Retreat - Carlisle, KY
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
N 38° 20.142 W 084° 03.615
16S E 756947 N 4247153
Located on US 68 near Carlisle, this marker provides information about Forest Retreat, the historic home of Kentucky governor and United States Senator Thomas Metcalfe.
Waymark Code: WM5ECG
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 12/27/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
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The marker text reads as follows:

Built in 1820 by Thomas Metcalfe, born Va. 1780, died 1855, buried here. Capt., War of 1812; member Congress 1819-28; Governor 1828-32; Ky. Senate 1834-38; U.S. Senate 1848-49, completing Crittenden's term. "Old Stone Hammer" laid the foundation, 1797, of Governor's Mansion, now used by Lieutenant Governor, and built Green County Courthouse, 1806, in use, 1964.

Marker Name: Forest Retreat

Marker Location: Roadside

Type of Marker: Building

Marker Number (for official markers): 660

Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways.
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