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History of Paducah, (McCracken County) KentuckyOur database does not include an historic photo for Paducah, (McCracken County) Kentucky, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:Charles Anderson - A Biography Charles Anderson, governor of Ohio, was born at "Soldiers' Retreat," Louisville, Ky., June 1, 1814, son of Robert Clough and Elizabeth (Clark) Anderson, and brother of Richard C. Anderson, United States minister to Colombia, and of Gen. Robert Anderson. He was graduated at Miami university in 1833, and in 1843 was admitted to the bar, establishing himself in practice at Dayton, O. He soon gained a wide practice and was appointed county attorney. In 1844 he became a member of the upper house of the state legislature, and after finishing his term went abroad. On his return he settled in Cincinnati, and practised there until 1859, when he purchased a farm in San Antonio, Texas, where he remained until the outbreak of the civil war. Returning to Ohio he volunteered in the Federal army and was appointed colonel of the 93d Ohio volunteers. He was severely wounded in the battle of Stone river, and resigned his commission, returning to Ohio, where in 1863 he was elected lieutenant-governor, with John Brough as governor. The death of the latter in 1865 gave the gubernatorial chair to Mr. Anderson. He died at Paducah, Ky., Sept. 2, 1895. |
Kentucky Facts: McCracken County Facts: Seat: PaducahEstablished: 1824 Formed from: Hickman
Additional Local History Notes: The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: PADUCAH, a thriving post-village, capital of McCracken county, Kentucky, on the Ohio river, just below the mouth of the Tennessee river, and 340 miles below Louisville. The navigation of the river is seldom closed by ice or obstructed by low water below this point. Paducah is a place of active business, and the shipping port for the exports of the county, which consist of tobacco, pork, mules, horses, &c. It has a fine range of warehouses fronting the river, and contains 4 or 5 churches, 2 banks, and 2 or 3 newspaper offices. The name of Paducah was derived from an Indian chief who once resided in this vicinity. Population in 1850, 2428; in 1853, about 3000. Paducah is situated 104 meters above sea level. |
