Peace Park
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
N 36° 51.816 W 087° 29.089
16S E 456785 N 4079850
Old tobacco barn gives way to park.
Waymark Code: WMBGC
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 04/28/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
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Bequest to city of Hopkinsville with funds for beautification and maintenance by John C. Latham of New York, a native of Hopkinsville. A generous and forgiving gift. Mr. Latham was owner of a large tobacco warehouse on this site that was destroyed, when burned by Night Riders, disgruntled tobacco growers, Dec. 8, 1907. The next year death came to Mr. Latham.
Marker Name: Peace Park

Marker Location: City

Type of Marker: Park

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

Marker Number (for official markers): Not listed
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