Christopher (Kit) Carson

Christopher (Kit) Carson (HM1A6J)

Location: Richmond, KY 40475 Madison County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 45.32', W 84° 18.853'

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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.
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HM NumberHM1A6J
Series This marker is part of the Kentucky: Kentucky Historical Society series
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Marker Number79
Year Placed1978
Placed ByKentucky Historical Society-Kentucky Department of Highways
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Tuesday, September 16th, 2014 at 7:26am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 736607 N 4182066
Decimal Degrees37.75533333, -84.31421667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 45.32', W 84° 18.853'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 45' 19.20" N, 84° 18' 51.18" W
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Area Code(s)859
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 157-171 Tates Creek Ave, Richmond KY 40475, US
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