Henry Watterson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Henry Watterson
Occupation	Journalist
Date Of Birth	Feb 16, 1840(1840-02-16)
Age	184
Date Of Death	December 22, 1921, Jacksonville, FL
Birthplace	Washington, D.C.
Country	United States
Horoscope	Aquarius

Henry Watterson Biography

Henry Watterson is one of the most popular and richest Journalist who was born on February 16, 1840 in Washington, D.C., United States. American journalist, who was editor of the Louisville Courier-Journal. He won the Pulitzer Prize for 1918.

He was a Confederate Army soldier under He served in the Confederate Army under Nathan Bedford Forrest..

Rebecca Ewing was his wife.

Henry Watterson Net Worth

Henry Watterson is one of the richest Journalist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Henry Watterson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a Confederacy fighter during the American Civil War.

He was also a Democratic Representative from Kentucky and served in Congress.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Henry Watterson Dating?

According to our records, Henry Watterson married to Rebecca Ewing. As of December 1, 2023, Henry Watterson’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Henry Ranked on the list of most popular Journalist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Henry Watterson celebrates birthday on February 16 of every year.

Top Facts about Henry Watterson

1. Henry Watterson was a prominent American journalist and editor.
2. He founded the Louisville Courier-Journal newspaper in 1868.
3. Watterson served as an advisor to President Grover Cleveland.
4. He won the Pulitzer Prize for editorial writing in 1917.
5. Watterson was known for his strong opinions on politics and society.
6. He supported states’ rights and opposed imperialism.
7. The Watterson Expressway in Louisville is named after him.
8. His statue stands outside the Kentucky State Capitol building.
9. Watterson died in 1921 at the age of 77.
10. His legacy continues to influence journalism today.

What did Henry Watterson do?

Watterson was a leader of the Liberal Republican movement in 1872. By 1876 he was a Democrat; his proposal for hundreds of thousands of Democrats to march on Washington to force the election of Tilden angered President Ulysses S. Grant, who noted that nobody threatened Grant.

Who is the Watterson Expressway named after?

In 1948, a two-lane bypass was built between Shelbyville Road and US 31W (Dixie Highway) in Louisville as a relocation of US 60. It was named the “Watterson Expressway” after local journalist and editor Henry Watterson.

Who is Henry Watterson?

Henry Watterson (Feb. 16, 1840 – Dec. 22, 1921), Jeffersontown’s most famous resident, was the founder and editor of the Louisville Courier-Journal. In 1894 he bought the Joseph Hite property, which consisted of 100 acres and a four-room house about a mile from the square in Jeffersontown.

When was i264 built?

1960

How long is the Watterson Expressway?

22.93 mi