Transylvania University

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George W. Johnson earned his Bachelor, Masters, and law degrees from Transylvania University in Lexington, KY before practicing law and entering politics. Courtesy of the University of Kentucky.

This file appears in: Confederate Governor

Confederate Governor

By McKenzie Martin

Historical Marker #610 memorializes George W. Johnson, the first Confederate governor of Kentucky, at his home in Scott County. Born in 1811 in Scott County, Johnson practiced law in Georgetown after receiving his degree from Transylvania…