Home of Governor Edwin P. Morrow - Somerset, KY
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe
N 37° 05.749 W 084° 36.208
16S E 712983 N 4108189
Edwin P. Morrow (1877-1935), a native of Somerset, built this house soon after marrying in 1903.
Waymark Code: WM17PJF
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 03/20/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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THE PLACE:
Home of Governor Edwin P. Morrow is located at 208 E. Oak Street, Somerset KY 42401. The house was built in 1903.

THE PERSON:
Edwin P. Morrow (1877-1935) married in 1903 and he began his Somerset law practice same year. Morrow served in Spanish-American War; appointed U.S. District Attorney for eastern Kentucky by Pres. Taft and elected governor in 1919. A popular orator, he was nephew of Governor Wm. O. Bradley. Buried in Frankfort Cemetery.
Year it was dedicated: 1903

Location of Coordinates: At the Building

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Type of place/structure you are waymarking: Building
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