Gov. George Madison (1763-1816)

Historical marker location:

Frankfort, Kentucky

( 330 W. Broadway, Frankfort)

A youthful Rev. War. soldier from Va., Madison was appointed auditor of Ky. public accounts by Governor Shelby; served some 20 years. His heroic service in the War of 1812 helped propel him to governorship, 1816; died shortly after taking office. Lt. Gov. Slaughter finished term of first Ky. gov. to die in office. Madison is buried in the state section of the Frankfort Cem.

Cemeteries Frankfort Revolutionary War Isaac Shelby War of 1812