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Taylorsville, KY
Home of Felix Grundy Stidger, Union Spy, born Aug. 5, 1836. Foiled plot by Knights of Golden Circle to fire bomb northern cities, free Confederate prisoners, & turn the tide of the Civil War. His testimony resulted in the convictions of many “Copperheads.” A hunted man, he left Louisville for Chicago, where he is buried. Sponsored by Felix Grundy Stidger Historic Preservation Fund
Dedicated June 12, 2019.