Historical Marker

Crittenden Cabin

This cabin moved from its original site approximately 1/4 mi. north and restored in 1978. Built by Maj. John Crittenden ca. 1783. It was birthplace of his son, John Jordan Crittenden, who became one of Kentucky's ablest statesmen: in 1809, appointed Atty. Gen. for Illinois Territory; 1811, elected to state legislature, reelected 6 times, became Speaker.

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John J. Crittenden (1787-1863) - Crittenden was on Gov. Shelby's staff at Battle of the Thames; a U.S. Senator five times; Sec. of State under Gov. James Morehead; Atty. Gen. under two Presidents; 1848, Gov. of Kentucky; 1860, introduced Crittenden Compromise, designed to save Union. One son, Thomas Leonidas, Maj. Gen., USA; another, George Bibb, Maj. Gen., CSA.