Historical Marker

Gen. George Rogers Clark

Historical marker location:
Paducah, Kentucky
( Riverfront, Broadway & Ky. Ave., Paducah)

<strong>Gen. George Rogers Clark</strong> visited this spot, 1778.

<strong>Gen. Ulysses S. Grant</strong> landed here Sept. 6, 1861 to occupy Paducah for Federal Union.

<strong>Capt. Jack B. Sleeth</strong> laid first successful submarine cable, 1847. It reached from foot of Campbell St. to Illinois shore.

Presented 1963 by Woodmen of the World.

George Rogers Clark Ulysses S. Grant Paducah
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