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Director of the Louisville Realty Company and owned many buildings in the city. The Western Union main office stood at 405-409 W. Market Street, adjacent to the Lincoln Savings Bank, both were built on land he owned, and were in a long succession of architectural commissions linking Alfred
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Atherton, continued his legacy, initially as a distiller; subsequently as a Louisville businessman, as well as a state legislator. Peter went on to become known as the “Father of the Jackson Highway“, having formed part of the Jefferson Highway Association between 1911 and 1918.
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Louisville and Nashville Railroad, the governor's body was transported not by the L&N direct line. Atherton indicated some optimism in the interview with The Mexican Herald that political tensions in his home state had simmered. However, a year later
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Government Committee, which studied municipal reform and was a member of the Louisville Board of Education in 1884. In the 1920s he was the head of the committee making a 25-page report making recommendations to reorganize local government in Louisville. Atherton
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A Congressional committee convened on July 27, 1888 to question John M. Atherton, Thomas H. Sherley and Joseph B. Greenhut, all members of the
Distillers and Cattle Feeders' Trust, more commonly known as the Whisky Trust. Their questions encompassed all aspects of the distilling industry and the
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was founded in 1867, although the
Atherton whiskey brand was marketed from November 30, 1866. His stepfather, Marshall Key was his first business partner and they engaged in making sweet mash whisky for the next 8 years. It is likely there were other investors. Cochran & Fulton, a wholesale
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In 1901 Atherton travelled to Cuba and Mexico, where he remained for an extended period. His views expressed in an interview with The
Mexican Herald provide an insight into his political position on external current affairs at the turn of a new century, and he can be described as an
1732:"Picture of Lt. (jg.) John M. Atherton. A sesqui-centennial history of Kentucky; a narrative historical edition preserving the record of the growth and development of the commonwealth, and chronicling the genealogical and memorial records of its prominent families and personages"
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His wife, Maria, had died 14 years earlier. During his long life Atherton had amassed a substantial estate. His son continued the business affairs but died in 1939. As a recent wealthy widow, his daughter-in-law, Cornelia A. Atherton sponsored the
814:"A sequis-centennial history of Kentucky; a narrative historical edition ... preserving the record of the growth and development of the commonwealth, and chronicling the genealogical and memorial records of its prominent families and personages"
1903:"JOHN M. ATHERTON, BANKER, DIES AT 91; Formerly Served in Kentucky Legislature Long Active in Civic Affairs of Louisville. ONCE A LEADING DISTILLER' Turned Over Holdings to a Corporation in 1899 and Devoted Himself to Realty and Finance"
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Atherton eventually sold all his stock in J. M. Atherton Company to the Kentucky Distilleries & Warehouse Company in 1899, in order to focus on his real estate business. This was reported in the New York Times on May 12, 1899.
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His stepfather died in 1877 and was buried in the same plot as Atherton's biological father, and his older brother, Peter M., who died in 1862. His mother, Elizabeth Atherton Key was also buried there upon her death in 1885.
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Atherton continued to represent “community interest”, of the distillers, his business partners, and former employees, even after he diversified his business interests, writing letters to newspapers arguing against the
1071:"Alleged Whisky Ring Corruption Fund Examined by U.S. Senator William Windom's Committee. He denied any improper influences..declined to give names. outcome unknown. Reported in the New York Times: June 2, 1882"
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His financial affiliations were numerous. By 1903 his son was fully empowered in the business. Seelbach Realty Company was incorporated that year, the company that owned and leased out the
1294:"Louisville distiller J. M. Atherton built a distillery on the Rollin Fork River on the eastern edge of the county, and later ran a rail spur to the village, naturally named Athertonville"
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at Knob Creek for over thirty years, since around 1790, making them one of the first whiskey pioneers of Kentucky. Their legacy was passed to the next generation. Aaron Atherton's home in
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Atherton is regarded by many historians to be a person of importance to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Some also refer to him as a pre-prohibition Kentucky Whiskey Baron. He is buried in
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who previously blended bourbon sourced from Atherton's distilleries, as well as other neighboring distilleries like Mattingly and Mellwood, abided by the law and began bottling in bond.
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of German heritage is more notable, since the deceased had been campaigning for populist causes such as railroad regulation, whilst Atherton was one of the board of directors of the
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He was an active participant in Kentucky's agenda build up the commonwealth's overland transportation links, in order for the region to prosper, and compete with neighboring states.
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1717:"Portrait of businessman and civic leader (whom J. M. Atherton High School for Girls was named), John M. Atherton and grandson, John M. Atherton II of Louisville, Kentucky"
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producer in the United States. His two distilleries in Athertonville were Mayfield and Atherton, and were located on opposite sides of Knob Creek, a short distance from
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of the central business district at 300 West Main Street, Louisville. He became its director, a position he held until 1928. The seven-story building was known for its
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firmly established statehood over this area, Aaron and his son, Peter Lee Atherton (1771–1844) had been operating a small log distillery on the western banks of
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Atherton was named in the plot to assassinate the posthumously inaugurated State Governor, William Goebel for having allegedly attended a clandestine meeting at
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leader from New York City, who served as a General during the Revolutionary War and on cessation of hostilities became the first president of the
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gathering pace leading up to Prohibition; the immediate loss of jobs and the impact on the local economy. Agents raided the prestigious
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1857:"National Register:J M Atherton grandfather Aaron Atherton's House in Hodgenville, Kentucky - Retrieved 22 December 2019"
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grew up around this location, with a courthouse and a school. Soon after, the town was named in his honor.
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772:"J. M. Atherton, Economist and Business Man, C. E. Marvin, Farmer, Endorse the $ 75,000,000 Bond Issue"
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more settlers arrived. In 1791, his grandfather was given a land grant by Virginia of 1000 acres.
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received Civic Recognition in 1923 when the Louisville Board of Education named a new school
1774:"Cave Hill: The Resting Place Of Louisville's Spirits industry Leaders (incl. J M Atherton)"
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The Complete Guide to Whiskey: Selecting, Comparing, and Drinking the World's Great Whiskeys
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Who's Who In Kentucky: a Biographical Assembly of Notable Kentuckians, 1936. Louisville, Ky
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Jim Murray's Complete Book of Whiskey: The Definitive Guide to the Whiskeys of the World
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1875:"National Register: J M Atherton grandfather Aaron Atherton's House in Hodgenville"
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company. Atherton and Goebel were political foes from within the democratic party.
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scandal erupted and was first reported in the New York Times in 1882. His son
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Making Bourbon: A Geographical History of Distilling in Nineteenth Century
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Making Bourbon: A Geographical History of Distilling in Nineteenth-Century
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Atherton family papers held by the Filson Historical Society (1901–1939)
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Bourbon and Bullets: True Stories of Whiskey, War, and Military Service
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Bourbon's Backroads: A Journey through Kentucky's Distilling Landscape
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for Girls, in honor of his work in furthering education for Kentucky.
1760:"Mrs Peter Lee Atherton (nee C Anderson), Principal Women of America"
1889:"National Register: Atherton Carriage House, Woodside Rd,Louisville"
1654:. The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, Jun 6. 1932. p. 6.
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Atherton developed pneumonia and died a week later on June 5, 1932.
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Anti-alcohol fervor ran strong and dry forces successfully promoted
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1105:. Bonfort's Wine and Spirit Circular, Volume 29. 1887. p. 66.
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Selman Department store would not be settled until the mid-1940s.
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Democratic Party members of the Kentucky House of Representatives
1103:"J.M. Atherton, President of the National Protective Association"
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The Birth of Bourbon: A Photographic Tour of Early Distilleries
1319:"LaRue County HomePage:J M Atherton - Founder of Athertonville"
1685:"Newspaper article "Escort Vessel Named for Louisville Hero""
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Prohibition in Bardstown: Bourbon, Bootlegging & Saloons
907:"Kentucky Bourbon Hall Of Fame, Bourbon Barron J M Atherton"
647:. Ironically USS Atherton was transferred to Japan in 1955.
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Bourbon: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of an American Whiskey
923:. The Southwestern Reporter, Vol 9. 1888. pp. 519–529.
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1393:"Peter Lee Atherton and J M Atherton papers 1901-1939"
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1789:"The Filson Club History Quarterly, Volumes 27-28"
1683:The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky (1943).
816:. Hopkinsville, Ky. Historical Record Association.
557:and David W. Fairleigh. Sixteen people, including
1626:. University Libraries, University of Louisville.
447:with a Louisville & Nashville railroad spur.
863:"Atherton One Name Study entry for J M Atherton"
608:Mrs. J. M. Atherton. Best of class, Atlanta 1895
532:Goebel assassination, Frankfort, Kentucky (1900)
1554:. Cincinnati Commercial Gazette, June 26. 1895.
827:Miller, Ernest C; Southard, Mary Young (1936).
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962:"List of 16 whiskeys marketed by J M Atherton"
1968:University of Louisville School of Law alumni
1730:Wallis, Frederick A; Tapp, Hambleton (1945).
1459:"Louisville Rail Company - J M Atherton role"
1253:"Pre-Prohibition Bourbon Baron: J M Atherton"
1091:. New Albany Evening Tribune, April 30. 1890.
812:Wallis, Frederick A; Tapp, Hambleton (1945).
490:. He was active on various committees within
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597:. He moved to Louisville, Kentucky in 1873.
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403:He witnessed first hand the momentum of the
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934:Hibbs, Dixie & Settles, Doris (2016).
833:. The Standard printing co., incorporated.
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1948:Businesspeople from Louisville, Kentucky
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878:"King's Handbook of the United States"
249:University of Louisville School of Law
173:University of Louisville School of Law
1666:"J M Atherton And Peter Lee Atherton"
1568:. The Mexican Herald, April 17. 1900.
492:Kentucky's 5th congressional district
280:The distillery of J.M. Atherton, 1892
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1963:Georgetown College (Kentucky) alumni
1032:Hardin and LaRue Counties: 1880-1930
712:National Register of Historic Places
462:Atherton Building, Louisville (1906)
1670:Peter Lee Atherton and J M Atherton
717:His maternal great-grandfather was
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1958:People from LaRue County, Kentucky
620:, Louisville Jockey Club and the
332:He was a founding director of the
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1998:19th-century Kentucky politicians
1973:19th-century American legislators
1057:"Atherton v Cochran & Fulton"
849:Atherton Family Papers, 1901-1939
523:Louisville and Nashville Railroad
484:Kentucky House of Representatives
419:Banker, railroads and real estate
210:Kentucky House of Representatives
35:Kentucky House of Representatives
1332:Fernald, James Champlin (1890).
1029:Carl Howell; Don Waters (1998).
639:, torpedoed and sunk during the
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1787:Rotherham, Otto Arthur (1953).
1266:Raitz, Karl (5 November 2019).
876:Sweetser, Moses Foster (1892).
334:Kentucky Distillers Association
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16:American politician (1841–1932)
1334:"The Economics of Prohibition"
1200:Karl Raitz (5 November 2019).
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312:West Main District, Louisville
255:Whiskey distiller and advocate
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1993:Burials at Cave Hill Cemetery
1472:Allison, Young Ewing (1887).
1457:Porter, John Sherman (1922).
975:Raitz, Karl (17 March 2020).
482:Atherton was a member of the
441:Louisville Gas & Electric
428:architecture designed by the
1002:Raitz,Karl (17 March 2020).
1652:"John M. Atherton Obituary"
1414:"Atherton Papers 1901-1939"
845:"Filson Historical Society"
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1829:Tramazzo, John C. (2018).
1802:Rennick,Robert M. (1984).
1624:"Portrait of J M Atherton"
1089:"Quotes from a liquor man"
905:Veach, Michael R. (2020).
693:American Revolutionary War
583:J. M. Atherton High School
1988:American drink distillers
1638:"Atherton One Name Study"
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756:Polk Johnson, E. (1912).
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515:Commonwealth of Kentucky
478:Politics and controversy
426:Richardsonian Romanesque
1119:Bush, Bryan S. (2021).
785:John E. Kleber (2001).
641:Asiatic-Pacific Theater
622:Big Spring Country Club
551:Alexander Pope Humphrey
361:Athertonville, Kentucky
316:Athertonville, Kentucky
308:Whiskey Row, Louisville
1861:National Parks Gallery
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1805:Kentucky Place Names
1610:Motor Age, Volume 29
1508:. 1914. p. 890.
1173:Murray, Jim (1997).
1146:Murray, Jim (1997).
921:"Atherton v Cochran"
710:was admitted to the
543:William Joseph Deboe
398:Eighteenth amendment
206:Louisville, Kentucky
91:Louisville, Kentucky
1689:The Courier-Journal
1488:"Atherton Building"
719:Alexander McDougall
661:George Garvin Brown
453:Joseph & Joseph
405:Temperance movement
383:George Garvin Brown
241:Bardstown, Kentucky
160:(great grandfather)
158:Alexander McDougall
1907:The New York Times
1379:The New York Times
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704:Rolling Fork River
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673:Frederick Stitzel
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