Historical Marker

Hobson House

1100 West Main St., Bowling Green · Bowling Green · Warren

Kentucky marker

Inscription

Located at the west end of Main St. Home of Col. Atwood G. Hobson, lawyer, banker and Union officer, begun 1860. During the Confederate occupation of Bowling Green, 1862, CSA Gen. Simon B. Buckner saved house at request of his friend, USA General W. E. Hobson, son of owner. Used as munitions depot.

After the war, Col. Hobson made that his home until death, 1898.

Location

Address1100 West Main St., Bowling Green
CityBowling Green
CountyWarren

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