Goebel Monument Commission.

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Two monuments in Frankfort, Kentucky, honor of William Goebel, the only state governor to be assassinated. Charles H. Niehaus, a New York sculptor, created both monuments. The monument in the Frankfort Cemetery was paid for by a private subscription collected by the Goebel Monument Commission. Known as "The Orator," the monument was dedicated February 3, 1910.

From the description of Goebel Monument Fund certificate, [ca. 1910]. (Kentucky Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 39273548

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creatorOf Goebel Monument Commission. Goebel Monument Fund certificate, [ca. 1910]. Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library
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