James B. McCleary - Richmond, KY
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Don.Morfe
N 37° 44.983 W 084° 17.983
16S E 737903 N 4181479
Gov. James B. McCleary twice gov. of Ky., 1875-79 and 1911-15. He was only governor to serve at both capitols and live as chief executive in both governor's mansions.
Waymark Code: WM172FC
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 11/25/2022
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Gov. James B. McCleary-This was home of James McCreary, twice gov. of Ky., 1875-79 and 1911-15. He was only governor to serve at both capitols and live as chief executive in both governor's mansions. McCreary served with South in Civil War, then in the state legislature, 1869-75. Later, as member of U.S. House and Senate, he aided in obtaining the Federal Building, now Richmond City Hall.
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Location: West Main Street (U.S. 25) west of 5th Street, Richmond KY 40475.
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