William Taylor Runner Roadside Park - Bowling Green, KY
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Markerman62
N 36° 57.490 W 086° 28.290
16S E 547049 N 4090362
Located on U.S. 31W north of Oak Grove Way, Bowling Green
Waymark Code: WM1809P
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 05/01/2023
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Runner (1890~1969) planned this, first roadside park in area, 1948. Officer U.S. Army, Mexican Campaign and World War I. Employed by Highway Department in 1930; Superintendent of Roadside Improvement for this District (1947 to 1960). Dedicated worker in the cause of highway beautification.
Marker Name: William Taylor Runner Roadside Park
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Park
Marker Number (for official markers): 1401
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
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