Chief Paduke

Historical marker location:

Paducah, Kentucky

( 19th & Jefferson St., Paducah)

Chief of sub-tribe of Chickasaw Indians, who lived and hunted in this area until Jackson Purchase, 1818. Land here then owned by Gen. William Clark, who founded Paducah; named it in honor of the friendly chief. Statue sculptured by Lorado Taft, 1909, who combined features of various Indian tribes in its execution. Marker sponsored by Junior Chamber of Commerce.

William Clark Indians Paducah Sculptors