John Pope, 1770-1845
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Markerman62
N 37° 41.143 W 085° 13.189
16S E 656966 N 4172436
Located at Walnut St and High St
Waymark Code: WMW8TC
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 07/25/2017
Views: 4
Eminent Washington Co. citizen. Brilliant Kentucky lawyer, statesman. Born, Va. Represented Shelby Co., 1802, Fayette Co., 1806, in Leg.; U.S. Senate, 1807-13; Ky. Sec. of State, 1816-19; Ky. Sen., 1825-29; Gov. Arkansas Ter., 1829-35, named by Pres. Jackson; U.S. Congress, 1837-43. Federalist and Democrat. Built this home, 1839. Died here; buried in Springfield Cemetery.
Marker Name: John Pope, 1770-1845
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 930
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
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