John W. Stevenson Home
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Scene of early political career, 1847-65. From this home and office base, Stevenson represented Kenton County in legislature and 1849 Constitutional Convention and served in U.S. House. He became lt. governor, 1867, and governor upon Helm's death. Left office 1871, after election to U.S. Senate. Pres. of American Bar Association, 1884.
Died 1886; buried in Cincinnati.
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