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791 County Named, 1884

Address:
KY, USA

Category: Markers

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Mapping Kentucky History Knott County Markers

Marker reads, For J. Proctor Knott during term as Governor of Kentucky, 1883-87. Knott was born Marion Co., KY., 1830. Missouri Legislature, 1851-59. Atty. Gen., 1859-60. Returned KY., 1863. U.S. Congress six terms. Famous as humorous and satirical orator. In the 1891 Const. Conv. took lead in keeping capital at Frankfort. First Law Dean, Centre College, 1891-1901. Died in 1911.