William Worthington (1761-1848)

William Worthington (1761-1848) (HM2BIA)

Location: Island, KY 42350 McLean County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 26.73', W 87° 8.624'

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This early settler owned large tract of "Island" territory, cut off during times of high water. He served in Revolutionary War under George Rogers Clark, 1781. Became circuit court judge, 1803, then postmaster of Worthington (now Island) in 1829. Judge Worthington was a member of Ky. Senate, 1812-25. Buried north of town. Chapel bears family name.
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HM NumberHM2BIA
Series This marker is part of the Kentucky: Kentucky Historical Society series
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Year Placed1987
Placed ByKentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, September 19th, 2018 at 8:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 487286 N 4144304
Decimal Degrees37.44550000, -87.14373333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 26.73', W 87° 8.624'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 26' 43.8" N, 87° 8' 37.44" W
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Area Code(s)270
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 170 Adams Ave, Island KY 42350, US
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