Gen. Joseph H. Lewis - Cave City, KY
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N 37° 08.331 W 085° 57.565
16S E 592419 N 4110782
General Joseph Lewis contributions to Kentucky are noted in this historical marker.
Waymark Code: WM66RB
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 04/13/2009
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This historical marker was installed in 1970 and reads as follows:
Gen. Joseph H. Lewis
1824-1904
Confederate Brigadier General commanded famous "Orphan Brigade" Civil War. In 1861 he conducted recruiting and training camp here. State legislature, 1850-54, 69-70. US Congress, 1870-73. Member of Kentucky Court of Appeals for 24 years, 1874-98. Its chief justice six years. Born in Barren County, he is buried in Glasgow Cemetery.
Adjacent to the the historical marker, is an informational plaque that provides a more in depth historical account of the life and accomplishments of General Lewis.
Marker Name: Gen. Joseph H. Lewis
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 1317
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
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