Christopher (Kit) Carson - Richmond KY
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Don.Morfe
N 37° 45.320 W 084° 18.853
16S E 736607 N 4182066
Famous hunter, soldier and scout born near here. Carson (1809-1868) grew up in Mo.; began scouting career in Taos, N.M., at age 17.
Waymark Code: WM128E9
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 03/28/2020
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Christopher (Kit) Carson-Famous hunter, soldier and scout born near here. Carson (1809-1868) grew up in Mo.; began scouting career in Taos, N.M., at age 17. Won renown in piloting Fremont's Western expeditions; served in Mexican War. Appointed Indian agent, 1853, he was peacemaker and counselor. In Civil War, breveted brig. gen., U.S.A. Buried in Taos. Carson City, Nev., named for him.
Location: This marker in near the entrance road to Kit Carson Elementary School on Tates Creek Avenue north of Westover Avenue, Richmond KY 40475.
Marker Name: Christopher (Kit) Carson
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 79
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
1978 by Kentucky Historical Society-Kentucky Department of Highways
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