Historical Marker

John W.I. Godman

Near entrance to Cem., South Carrollton, US 431-north · US 431-north · Muhlenberg

Kentucky marker

Inscription

As an infant Godman was brought from Va. to this county by his cousin, Col. Moses Wickliffe, ca. 1800, after his parents died. A protege of Wickliffe and friend of Henry Clay, he was first judge of Muhlenberg County to be elected. Versatile and largely self-educated, he read and practiced both law and medicine.

His farm was in northeast part of county, near Green River.

Location

AddressNear entrance to Cem., South Carrollton, US 431-north
CityUS 431-north

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