Creelsboro #1109 - Creelsboro, KY
N 36° 53.110 W 085° 11.863
16S E 660608 N 4083649
Creelsboro #1109 located right in downtown Creelsboro. We parked at the general store across the street.
Waymark Code: WM1B120
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 11/13/2024
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Creelsboro
Laid out, 1809, named for Elijah and Elza Creel, pioneers whose son, Rueben, served US in Mexico; his son Enrique served Mexico in US. An interpreter for Gen. W.T. Ward during Mexican War, Reuben stayed on there, was appointed US Consul, 1863, by Pres. Lincoln. Enrique was Governor of Chihuahua State, 1903 to 1906, and Mexican Ambassador to US, 1906-1909.
Marker Name: Creelsboro
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 1109
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways
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