1317 General Joseph Horace Lewis, 1824-1904

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Marker reads, Confederate Brigadier General, commanded famous Orphan Brigade in Civil War. In 1861 he conducted recruiting and training camp here. State legislature, 1850-54, 69-70. US Congress, 1870-73. Member of Kentucky Court of Appeals for 24 years, 1874-98. Its chief justice six years. Born in Barren County, he is buried in Glasgow Cemetery.