Hart County, 1819
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N 37° 16.307 W 085° 53.427
16S E 598372 N 4125599
the 61st KY county.
Waymark Code: WM930
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 03/16/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
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The 61st formed in Kentucky, from parts of Hardin, Barren counties. Home of the Buckners, Simon Bolivar Buckner, graduate of West Point, captain in Mexican War, CSA General in the Civil War, governor of Kentucky, 1887-91, cantidate for US Vice-President, 1896. Son S.B. Buckner, Jr., commanding General 10th US Army, killed Okinawa, 1945. Both Buried Frankfort, Ky. Cemetery.
Marker Name: Hart County, 1819

Marker Location: City

Type of Marker: Other

Marker Number (for official markers): 1236

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


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