Historical Marker

Home of Gov. Leslie

Historical marker location:
Glasgow, Kentucky
( US 31-E, 68, Glasgow)

Preston H. Leslie, born Ky., 1819. Died Montana, 1907. Completed term of Gov. John Stevenson from Feb. to Sept., 1871, when elected 27th Governor of Kentucky. Known for his sound judgment of State affairs and meeting the needs of growing population and business. Territorial Governor of Montana, 1887-89, US District Attorney, 1894-98. Appointed by Pres. Cleveland.

Installed in 1964.