Justice of the Peace

Object/Artifact

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American Sign Museum

Name/Title

Justice of the Peace

Entry/Object ID

2025.0008.0001

Description

Double-faced hanging sign for Justice of the Peace. Digitally printed vinyl on aluminum sheet. Mounting brackets and pole were included.

Context

With his office based in 5th Street in Covington, Kentucky, Judge Stephen Hoffman has been marrying couples since 1989 serving as a Magistrate and Justice of the Peace for Kenton County. When marriage equality became the law in 2015, Hoffman saw it as his duty to uphold this law by offering his services to couples who had long been waiting for their wedding day. The first couple he wed - Carl from Rosie's and his fiancé Terry.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Category

Metal — Non-illuminated, Signs/Displays
Signs/Displays

Made/Created

Date made

2014

Time Period

2010-2019

Dimensions

Height

48 in

Width

48 in

Depth

2 in

Material

Vinyl, Aluminum

Location

Category

Storage

Category

Storage

Category

Temporary

Condition

Overall Condition

Good