Albert Benjamin Chandler / Gov. Albert B. Chandler

Albert Benjamin Chandler / Gov. Albert B. Chandler (HMKM9)

Location: Versailles, KY 40383 Woodford County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 2.665', W 84° 39.414'

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(1898 - 1991)

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Albert Benjamin Chandler
This colorful orator and two-term governor began his law practice in Versailles. As governor, he was driving force behind establishment of the University of Kentucky Medical Center, later named in his honor. "Happy" Chandler lived in Versailles and is buried at the Pisgah Presbyterian Church Cemetery in this county. Over.

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Gov. Albert B. Chandler
Known as "Happy," this Henderson Co. native was state senator and lt. gov. before becoming governor in 1935 and 1955. U.S. senator, 1939-1945. As baseball commissioner, he approved Jackie Robinson's contract, making Robinson the first black player in major league baseball, 1947. Chandler elected to Baseball Hall of Fame, 1982. Over.
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HM NumberHMKM9
Series This marker is part of the Kentucky: Kentucky Historical Society series
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Marker Number1900
Year Placed1992
Placed ByKentucky Historical Society/Kentucky Department of Highways
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Saturday, October 4th, 2014 at 9:38pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 705607 N 4213334
Decimal Degrees38.04441667, -84.65690000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 2.665', W 84° 39.414'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 2' 39.90" N, 84° 39' 24.84" W
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Area Code(s)859
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 4085 Lexington Rd, Versailles KY 40383, US
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