Knott of Lebanon
Inscription
J. Proctor Knott, 1830-1911. Born in this county. Missouri Legislature, 1851-59; Att. Gen., 1859-60. Came back here, 1863. U.S. Congress six terms, became famous as statesman, satirist, Governor of Kentucky, 1883-87. In 1891 Constitutional Convention, led keeping capital at Frankfort. First Dean Centre College Law School, 1894-1901.
Knott County named for him.
Location
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