John Larue Helm, 1802-1867 - Elizabethtown, KY
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N 37° 42.480 W 085° 52.400
16S E 599310 N 4174015
Located on U.S. 31W north of Craddock Court, ELizabethtown
Waymark Code: WM180G5
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 05/03/2023
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This Hardin Co. native was one of Kentucky's most celebrated lawyers. In legislature 17 yrs.; rose to House Speaker. Elected lt. gov., he became gov. when John J. Crittenden resigned, 1850. Pres. of L & N R. R., 1854-60, when main line completed. A harsh critic of Pres. Lincoln, Helm favored neutrality for Ky. in the Civil War. Elected gov., 1867. Died after five days in office.
Marker Name: John Larue Helm, 1802-1867
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 1912
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
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