AUGUSTUS OWSLEY STANLEY
N 37° 50.757 W 087° 35.295
16S E 448245 N 4188886
AUGUSTUS OWSLEY STANLEY A DYNAMIC ORATOR.
Waymark Code: WMFQFM
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 11/18/2012
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AUGUSTUS OWSLEY STANLEY
A dynamic orator, Stanley became nationally known for investigation of U.S. Steel Corp., while serving six terms in U.S. House, 1903-15. Born in Shelbyville, 1867, he moved to Henderson in 1898, and entered politics. Gov. of Ky., 1915-19; U.S. Senator, 1919-25. Chaired International Joint Commission to mediate disputes arising along U.S.-Canadian border. Died 1958.
Marker Name: AUGUSTUS OWSLEY STANLEY
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 1777
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
KENTUCKY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
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