County Named, 1843 - Booneville, KY
N 37° 28.554 W 083° 40.523
17S E 263424 N 4151029
County Named, 1843 Historical Marker, Booneville, KY
Waymark Code: WMD0AN
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 11/01/2011
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The marker is located on the lawn of the Owsley County Courthouse in Booneville, KY.
Marker Text:
For Judge William Owsley, who was prominent in the Old Court – New Court Controversy, 1823. Born in Virginia, 1782. Came with parents to Lincoln County, 1783. Studied law with Judge John Boyle. State Legilature, two terms. Appointed Court of Appeals; served 15 years. State Senate, 1832-34; Secretary of State, 1834-36; Governor of Kentucky, 1844-48. Died, 1862.
Marker Name: County Named, 1843
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number (for official markers): 813
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways
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