Willis Russell House/Craddock and Tardiveau
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Markerman62
N 37° 38.661 W 084° 46.092
16S E 696901 N 4168698
Located at 204 E Walnut St
Waymark Code: WMW99C
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 07/28/2017
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Willis Russell House
Willis Russell, a well-educated & emancipated slave of Rev. War captain Robert Craddock, relocated from Warren Co., Ky. to Danville around April 1838. He taught black children in this pre-1795 log home that he inherited when Capt. Craddock died in 1837. Over
Craddock and Tardiveau
Russell was educated at the home of Robert Craddock by French Rev. War soldier Peter Tardiveau, who spoke seven languages & interpreted political matters for Gen. George Rogers Clark. Both Craddock and Tardiveau were members of the Political Club that petitioned for Kentucky statehood. Over
Marker Name: Willis Russell House/Craddock and Tardiveau
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Building
Marker Number (for official markers): 2386
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
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