Grundy Plantation

Historical marker location:

Springfield, Kentucky

( 636 Valley Hill Rd., Springfield)

Settled by George and Elizabeth Grundy in 1780 after fleeing war-torn Berkeley Co., Va.. This wilderness frontier of Va., then called Kaintuckee, became a state in 1792. Son Samuel stayed on the farm and expanded it. Another son Felix chose law and politics. This portion of the farm still remains in the Grundy family.

<h5>Reverse</h5>Felix Grundy- Gained prominence as a celebrated criminal lawyer & political leader. He practiced law in Springfield, took part in 2nd Const. Convention, served Washington Co.(1800-02) & Nelson Co. (1804-06) in legislature. Became judge of Ct. of Appeals, then Chief Justice of Ky. in 1807. U.S. Senator 1829-38, 1839-40 & U.S. Attorney General, 1838-39.

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