Historical Marker

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West of Cadiz, US 68 · Cadiz · Trigg

Kentucky marker

Inscription

Henry Cornelius Burnett, 1825-66, represented district, U.S. Congress, 1855-61. Presided at Russellville Convention in Nov., 1861, which formed Ky. provisional government. A member of Confederate Congress from Ky., 1861-65. After dispersal of CSA government from Richmond, sought pardon from President Andrew Johnson.

When pardon was received, charges of treason were dropped.

Location

AddressWest of Cadiz, US 68
CityCadiz
CountyTrigg

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