Alexander W. Doniphan

Alexander W. Doniphan (HM1KO1)

Location: Maysville, KY 41056 Mason County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 37.313', W 83° 48.517'

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Born, 1808, about five miles west. Moved to Mo., 1830. As Brig. Gen., Mo. Militia, quelled Mormon riots with no bloodshed, 1838; refused execute Prophet Smith and others court-martialed. In 1846, Mexican War, formed lst Reg. Mo. Mounted Volunteers and led them through a brilliant 3,600-mile campaign, defeating larger Mexican armies with his poorly equipped force.
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HM NumberHM1KO1
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Marker Number877
Year Placed1965
Placed ByHe Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Friday, May 22nd, 2015 at 10:02pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 255486 N 4278560
Decimal Degrees38.62188333, -83.80861667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 37.313', W 83° 48.517'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 37' 18.78" N, 83° 48' 31.02" W
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Area Code(s)606, 859
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 701-705 Clarks Run Rd, Maysville KY 41056, US
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