Historical Marker

Governor's Birthplace

Thomas E. Bramlette born near here on Jan. 3, 1817. State legislature in 1841. Appointed by Gov. John Crittenden as the commonwealth's attorney, 1848. Circuit judge, 1856-1860. Accepted Federal Army commission in 1861. Raised and commanded 3rd Ky. Inf. Resigned in 1862. Appointed by Pres. Lincoln as US district attorney. Elected governor in 1863. He died, 1875.