Richard Parks Bland
N 37° 26.955 W 086° 54.495
16S E 508115 N 4144714
This Fiery Native son of Hartford, later a Missouri congressman.
Waymark Code: WM4Z7Q
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 10/16/2008
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This Fiery Native son of Hartford, later a Missouri congressman for 24 years, ebraced bimetallism, or "Free Silver," as solution to widespread indebtedness. "Silver Dick" (1835~99), a noted orator, also denounced monopolies, high protective tariff, and imperialism. Richard Parks Bland was forerunner of another famous champion of "Free Silver," William Jennings Bryan.
Marker Name: Richard Parks Bland
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 1858
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society... Kentucky Department of Highways
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