
GOV. RUBY LAFFOON / MADISONVILLE, KENTUCKY
N 37° 19.686 W 087° 29.909
16S E 455838 N 4131387
GOV. RUBY LAFFOON IN MADISONVILLE, KENTUCKY.
Waymark Code: WM70VZ
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 08/16/2009
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GOV. RUBY LAFFOON
Born Jan. 15 1869, Madisonvill. Began law practice, 1892. Served as chairman of the first Insurance Rating BOard, 1912. Circuit Court
Judge, 1921~31. While Governor, 1931~35, he reorganized charitable and penal boards; recodified the educational laws; was responsible for building of more highways and bridges than in the previous 15 years. He died March 1, 1941.
Marker Name: GOV. RUBY LAFFOON
 Marker Location: City
 Type of Marker: Person
 Marker Number (for official markers): 1632
 Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker: KENTUCKY HISTORICAL SOCIETY... KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS

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