Gov. James B. McCleary - Richmond, KY
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Don.Morfe
N 37° 44.983 W 084° 17.983
16S E 737903 N 4181479
This was home of James McCreary, twice gov. of Ky., 1875-79 and 1911-15.
Waymark Code: WM128EJ
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 03/28/2020
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Gov. James B. McCleary-This was home of James McCreary, twice gov. of Ky., 1875-79 and 1911-15. He was only governor to serve at both capitols and live as chief executive in both governor's mansions. McCreary served with South in Civil War, then in the state legislature, 1869-75. Later, as member of U.S. House and Senate, he aided in obtaining the Federal Building, now Richmond City Hall.
Location: Memorial is on West Main Street (U.S. 25) west of 5th Street, Richmond KY 40475.
Marker Name: Gov. James B. McCleary
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 1846
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
1989 by Kentucky Historical Society-Kentucky Department of Highways
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