John Pope

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John Pope, a native of Prince William County, Virginia, came to Kentucky with his family in 1779. After receiving an excellent education, Pope studied law and was admitted to the bar. From 1802 to 1804 Pope represented Shelby County in the State legislature and Fayette County in 1806. A year later he was elected to the United States Senate and served a full six-year term, acting as president pro tern in 1810 and 1811. In 1816 he was appointed secretary of state of Kentucky by Governor Gabriel Slaughter, but resigned after a few years, perhaps because of public reaction to his espousal of Federalism, unpopular in Kentucky. From 1825 to 1829 he served in the State senate. He relinquished his position to serve as Governor of the Arkansas Territory, having been appointed by President Andrew Jackson, until he again played a controversial role in the conflict over the charter of the Bank of the United States. Between 1837 and 1843 he served as a member of Congress. - NRHP, 24 August 1977


Timeline

Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
1812/00/00 John and Eliza Pope House move into their new brick residence. Home Sen John and Eliza Pope House Lexington, KY
1820/00/00 John Pope marries Matthew Walton's widow, Frances Watkins (native of Prince Edward County, Virginia) and moves into Walton Manor and uses the cottage as his law office Work Walton Manor Cottage Springfield, KY
1820/00/00 John Pope marries Matthew Walton's widow, Frances Watkins (native of Prince Edward County, Virginia) and moves into Walton Manor and uses the cottage as his law office Work John R Barber House Springfield, KY
1829/10/00 Governor of Arkansas Territory, John Pope, journeys over the Memphis to Little Rock Road in early Fall, bring his family from Kentucky to Little Rock. Pope finds the road to be a disgrace. Life Memphis to Little Rock Road: Village Creek Segment Village Creek State Park, AR
1832/07/03 The US Congress approves $20,000 for repairs to the Military Road. Territorial Governor John Pope will use the money to improve the road between Little Rock and William Strong's place near the St Francis River. Work Memphis to Little Rock Road: Village Creek Segment Village Creek State Park, AR Building the Memphis to Little Rock Military Road
1839/00/00 House built for lawyer, politician John Pope Home John Pope House Springfield, KY
1845/07/12 Governor John Pope dies at home Died John Pope House Springfield, KY
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