Welcome to Paducah/Barkley Field
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A historical marker located outside the Barkley Field (airport) terminal describing the history of Paducah.
Waymark Code: WMENGE
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 06/18/2012
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Marker Number: 829
County: McCracken
Location: Paducah Airport
Description:
Welcome to Paducah, KY. Founded by Gen. William Clark, 1827, at confluence of Tennessee, Ohio Rivers. Named for legendary Chickasaw Indian Chief Paduke. County seat McCracken County. Home Vice President Alben W. Barkley; this airport named in his honor. Nearby is Atomic Energy Plant. (See other side).
(Reverse) Barkley Field, Paducah, KY. - Birthplace author Irvin S. Cobb; home Linn Boyd, member Congress, Speaker (1851-55), sponsor Texas Annexation Resolution. Town was first captured by Union Gen. Lew Wallace and Gen. Wm. T. Sherman. Railroad and river traffic center. See other side.
Marker Name: Welcome to Paducah, KY/Barley Field, Paducah, KY
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number (for official markers): 829
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historic Society
Kentucky Department of Transportation
Airport Board
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