Old Bank, Robbed 1868

Old Bank, Robbed 1868 (HM2BEQ)

Location: Russellville, KY 42276 Logan County
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Country: United States of America
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N 36° 50.615', W 86° 53.214'

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Part of building erected about 1810 by Wm. Harrison, used as a residence by him and later by the Nortons. In 1857 front part built for Southern Bank of Ky. Building owned by Judge Hardy family sixty yrs. (1966). Mar.. 20, 1868, it was scene of holdup by notorious Jesse James gang, who escaped with over $9,000 after they shot, slightly wounded bank president,   N. Long.
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HM NumberHM2BEQ
Series This marker is part of the Kentucky: Kentucky Historical Society series
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Year Placed1966
Placed ByKentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Sunday, September 16th, 2018 at 8:02pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 510083 N 4077526
Decimal Degrees36.84358333, -86.88690000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 36° 50.615', W 86° 53.214'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds36° 50' 36.9" N, 86° 53' 12.84" W
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Area Code(s)270
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 277 S Main St, Russellville KY 42276, US
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