Kentucky Historical Marker #1236
Hart County, 1819. The 61st formed in Kentucky, from parts of Hardin, Barren counties. Home of the Buckners. Simon Bolivar Buckner, graduate of West Point, captain in Mexican War, CSA general in the Civil War, governor of Kentucky, 1887-91, candidate for US Vice-President, 1896. His son S. B. Buckner, Jr., commanding general 10th US Army, killed Okinawa, 1945. Both buried Frankfort, Ky., Cemetery.
Courthouse lawn, US 31-W, Munfordville, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0155
Glen Lily. Built 1819-1822 by Colonel Aylette Hartswell Buckner. Birthplace of his son, General Simon Bolivar Buckner (1823-1914), Confederate States Army Commander, Governor of Kentucky, 1887-1891, nominee for Vice-Presidency, 1896.
US 31-W, Munfordville, KY, United States