Irvin S. Cobb

Historical marker location:

Paducah, Kentucky

( Oak Grove Cemetery, Paducah)

Native of Paducah, famed wit and humorist; newspaper reporter, war correspondent and feature writer; author of books, short stories, movie scripts and plays. Started career with local paper. Moved to New York, 1904; to Hollywood, 1934. Beloved, especially for his high tribute to Kentucky's proud folk in his writing and speeches. Sponsored by Paducah Retail Merchants Association.

Authors Irvin S. Cobb Paducah

The word "Kentucky" is derived from the Native American word "ken-tah-ten," which means "land of tomorrow."