Charles Anderson Wickliffe (1788–1869)
Charles Anderson Wickliffe (1788–1869) was a Kentucky statesman who served as U.S. Postmaster General under Presidents Andrew Jackson and John Tyler and later as Governor of Kentucky, playing a key role in expanding and administering America’s postal system during a period of rapid national growth. His national prominence gave lasting significance to Lake County, Ohio, when the community of Wickliffe was named in his honor in the 19th century, linking the area to an influential figure in early federal governance. Through his leadership in strengthening postal operations and public service at the federal level, Wickliffe contributed to the communication networks and civic institutions that helped bind the expanding United States together.
