Mae Street Kidd

Mae Street Kidd (HM2BN8)

Location: Millersburg, KY 40348 Bourbon County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 18.038', W 84° 8.915'

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1904-99

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Born in Millersburg, Kidd devoted much of her life to civil rights causes. Served as representative in Ky. state legislature, 1968-85, earning her nickname, "Lady of the House."Kidd led Ky.'s ratification of 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments to U.S. Constitution, ending slavery and giving citizenship and voting rights to African Americans after being in effect for 112 yrs.
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Kidd sponsored bills that resulted in laws that ensured equal and open housing for all Kentuckians. Also first woman elected sec. of Democratic caucus. Among honors: King/Kennedy Award, NAACP Unsung Heroine Award, and Louisville Mayor's Citation for Outstanding Community Service. Buried Zachary Taylor National Cem., Louisville.
Presented by Kentucky Historical Society Foundation.2004 - Kentucky Historical Society - Kentucky Department of Highways - 2147
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HM NumberHM2BN8
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Year Placed2004
Placed ByKentucky Historical Society Foundation, Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways
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Date Added Tuesday, September 25th, 2018 at 11:01am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 749345 N 4243019
Decimal Degrees38.30063333, -84.14858333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 18.038', W 84° 8.915'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 18' 2.28" N, 84° 8' 54.9" W
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Area Code(s)859
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 527 Main St, Millersburg KY 40348, US
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