Augustus Owsley Stanley

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While admitted to the bar in 1894, Stanley received an honorary doctorate of law from the University of Kentucky in 1916. Courtesy of the University of Kentucky.

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By McKenzie Martin
Historical Marker #1777 in Henderson County commemorates Augustus Owsley Stanley, a Kentucky governor and U.S. congressman who used his charisma and colorful oratorical skills to win elected…