County Named, 1842

County Named, 1842 (HM1I16)

Location: Marion, KY 42064 Crittenden County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 19.971', W 88° 4.907'

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For John J. Crittenden, 1787-1863, one of Kentucky's great statesmen. 15th Governor of the state. Attorney General under three Presidents.
US Senator five times. Noted for Crittenden Compromise, 1860, futile effort to avert Civil War and preserve the Union.

Crittenden, the 91st county established in state, was formed out of eastern part of Livingston.
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HM NumberHM1I16
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Marker Number1160
Year Placed1968
Placed ByKentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Friday, November 28th, 2014 at 9:02am PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 404166 N 4132346
Decimal Degrees37.33285000, -88.08178333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 19.971', W 88° 4.907'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 19' 58.26" N, 88° 4' 54.42" W
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Area Code(s)270
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling East
Closest Postal AddressAt or near KY-91, Marion KY 42064, US
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