Newport in Campbell County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Edison R. "Big Ed" Thompson
January 22, 1935 - April 22, 1993
— Cincinnati Music History —
Erected by The Big Joe Duskin Music Education Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is January 22, 1935.
Location. 39° 5.614′ N, 84° 29.499′ W. Marker is in Newport, Kentucky, in Campbell County. Marker is at the intersection of East McMillan Street and Washington St & Fith St, on the right when traveling east on East McMillan Street. The marker has been moved across the river to Mansion Hill Tavern in Newport, KY. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 502 Washinton St, Newport KY 41071, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Albert Washington (a few steps from this marker); “H-Bomb” Ferguson (a few steps from this marker); Southgate Street School (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert Howat House (about 700 feet away); B.H. Kroger House (approx. 0.2 miles away); 315 3rd Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Fick House (approx. 0.2 miles away); General James Taylor Home (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2018, by Allen W. Bernard of Cincinnati, Oh 45202-1736. This page has been viewed 884 times since then and 244 times this year. Last updated on June 17, 2024, by Bill Hulsizer of Cincinnati, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2018, by Allen W. Bernard of Cincinnati, Oh 45202-1736. 3. submitted on May 2, 2018, by Allen W. Bernard of Cincinnati, Oh 45202-1736. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. An update of the geocoordinates to the current marker location. • A wide shot of the marker in its current context. • Can you help?