James Guthrie (1792 ~ 1869)
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N 38° 14.992 W 085° 45.468
16S E 608692 N 4234268
Tells about things James Guthrie helped to build.
Waymark Code: WMH54B
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 05/24/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Titansfan
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James Guthrie (1792 ~ 1869)

This statesman and entrepreneur fostered Louisville's growth from small town in 1810 to nation's 10th largest city in 1850. Promoted building of Portland Canal and the first R.R. bridge over Ohio River. As president of the University of Louisville, he established its medical college & academic dept.
Marker Name: James Guthrie (1792 ~ 1869)

Marker Location: City

Type of Marker: Person

Marker Number (for official markers): 1494

Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society
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