Historical Marker

Chief Paduke

19th/Jefferson Street Paducah · Paducah · McCracken

Kentucky marker

Inscription

Chief of sub-tribe of Chickasaw Indians, who lived and hunted in this area until Jackson Purchase, 1818. Land here then owned by Gen. William Clark, who founded Paducah; named it in honor of the friendly chief. Statue sculptured by Lorado Taft, 1909, who combined features of various Indian tribes in its execution.

Marker sponsored by Junior Chamber of Commerce.

Location

Address19th/Jefferson Street Paducah
CityPaducah
CountyMcCracken

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