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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KID_ora-porter_Bowling-Green-KY.html
Ora Porter, born in Butler Co., in 1880, moved to Bowling Green at age 10. She graduated from Tuskegee Institute School of Nursing and was among the earliest registered nurses in Ky. She was an organizer of the George Washington Carver Community C…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KIC_a-civil-war-defense-line_Bowling-Green-KY.html
Troops under Generals S. B. Buckner and A. S. Johnston, CSA, took up this key position in the Southern defense line on Sept. 18, 1861. After Fort Henry fell and Fort Donelson was threatened, they evacuated Feb. 11-13, 1862. Gen. O. M. Mitchell and…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW2D_w-l-gander-terry-colonnade_Bowling-Green-KY.html
The W.L. "Gander" Terry Colonnade is named in honor of a Marion, Kentucky native, who was an excellent student and superior athlete at Western Kentucky University from 1924-1928. He was among the students who faithfully worked to convert this site…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW2B_confederate-state-capital-of-kentucky_Bowling-Green-KY.html
Bowling Green named state capital at the Convention in Russellville November 20, 1861. First Governor, George W. Johnson.Commissioners to the Confederate Congress, William Preston, W.W. Simms and Henry Burnett.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW29_felts-log-house_Bowling-Green-KY.html
Originally built by Archibald Felts on land near the Gasper River, this log house had remained relatively unchanged over the years. Recognized as a fine example of regional craftsmanship, it was moved here in 1980. Important characteristics includ…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW26_ogden-college_Bowling-Green-KY.html
Founded here, 1877, with funds left by Robert Ogden, local businessman. Filled educational gap, as there were no public schools here until 1882. Prep school accredited in 1919. Ogden's criteria: regular attendance, gentlemanly deportment, diligent…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW24_henry-hardin-cherry_Bowling-Green-KY.html
Leader of the movement to establish Kentucky Normal Schools and teachers College. President Southern Normal School 1892-1906. President Western Kentucky State Teacher's College1906- 1937.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW23_the-nahm-building_Bowling-Green-KY.html
~~History~~The Nahm Building was constructed in 1888 by Emanuel Nahm for the E. Nahm & Co. Clothing, Hats & Shoes store. It enjoyed a prime location on Main Street in Fountain Square. During the latter part of the nineteenth century, Fountain Squa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW21_bowling-green-the-confederate-capitol-of-kentucky_Bowling-Green-KY.html
A newly constituted stated of Kentucky, having been conceived in sovereignty convention Nov. 18-20, 1861 at Russellville, established Bowling Green as its capitol. The commissioners to the Confederate Congress in Richmond were William Preston, Lou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW20_st-josephs-historic-district_Bowling-Green-KY.html
Railroad Workers' NeighborhoodMuch of downtown Bowling Green west of Louisville & Nashville tracks owes its development to the railroad and to nearby industries. Most railroad workers stayed in downtown hotels prior to the mid-1880s when smaller a…