Flem D. Sampson (1875-1967) #1884 - Barbourville, KY
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N 36° 51.971 W 083° 53.299
17S E 242528 N 4083923
Kentucky Historical Marker #1884 on the grounds of the Knox County Courthouse in Barbourville, KY.
Waymark Code: WM180TN
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 05/05/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Titansfan
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Flem D. Sampson (1875-1967)

This Ky. governor, born in Laurel County, attended Union College. Began law practice here; among partners was Caleb Powers, accused assassin of Wm. Goebel. Sampson served as co. and dist. judge, on Ky. Court of Appeals, and as its chief justice. As gov. (1927-31) Sampson had to face the problems of Great Depression. Later practiced law here. Buried Barbourville Cem.

Marker Name: Flem D. Sampson (1875-1967)

Marker Location: City

Type of Marker: Person

Marker Number (for official markers): 1884

Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society / Kentucky Department of Highways
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