Vest-Lindsey House

Erected before 1820, this house is linked to several prominent men. It was childhood home George Graham Vest, a famous orator, debater and three-term senator from Missouri; member CSA Congress 3 years. Also home of Daniel W. Lindsey, who, during the Civil War, was Union regimental and brigade commander, and later Inspector General and Adjutant General of Kentucky. Return to Franklin County marker listing