Kit Carson
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This romanticized image of Carson was made in the 1920s and shows his appeal to young people of that era. Courtesy of the Library of Congress.
This file appears in: Christopher "Kit" Carson
Christopher "Kit" Carson
Historical Marker #79 in Richmond, Kentucky, notes the birthplace of western scout and soldier Christopher “Kit” Carson.
Carson was born in Madison County, Kentucky, near Richmond, in 1809. His father, a Revolutionary War veteran, moved the…