Matthew Lyon Grave
Inscription
Grave of Matthew Lyon (1750-1833). Soldier, politician, pioneer. Protested Sedition Acts. Moved to Eddyville 1801. Kentucky Representative 1802; Congressman 1803-1811. Died Spadra Bluff, Arkansas. Reinterred Eddyville Cemetery 1833.
Location
AddressAt Cemetery, Overlook Dr.
CityOverlook Dr.
CountyLyon
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.046383, -88.069283
Sources
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Andrew Jackson Smith
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