Governor's Corner

Historical marker location:

Russellville, Kentucky

( 113 W. 9th St., Russellville)

John J. Crittenden, 1787-1863, lived here, 1811-18. War of 1812, State Legislator, 15th Kentucky Governor. U.S. Atty. Gen. under three Presidents. Five times U.S. Senator. Noted for Crittenden Compromise, 1860, futile effort to avert Civil War and preserve the Union. His last words: "Let all the ends thou aimest at be thy country's, thy God's and truth's."

Dedicated June 17, 1964.

John J. Crittenden Governors