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County Named, 1858
(Marker Number: 1145)

County: Jackson
Location: McKee, Courthouse lawn, US 421

Description: For Andrew Jackson, the 7th US President, 1829-37, first to be elected from west of Appalachians. First Representative in Congress from Tenn., 1796-97. In US Senate twice, 1797 and 1823. Victorious commander at New Orleans, 1815. County formed from small parts of Madison, Estill, Owsley, Clay, Laurel and Rockcastle, every adjoining county, except Lee.

(Subjects: Jackson, Andrew | New Orleans, Battle of)

Warrior's Path
(Marker Number: 697)

County: Jackson
Location: Gray Hawk, US 421

Description: Along War Fork Creek, two miles east, coursed a primeval trail between the Shawnees of Ohio and Cherokees of east Tennessee. The Indians called it Athiamiowee, Path of the Armed Ones. On English map, 1755. Path was followed by Gabriel Arthur, when released by Indians, 1674; Thomas Walker, 1750; Christopher Gist, 1751; Daniel Boone and John Finley, 1769.

(Subjects: Boone, Daniel | Indians | Roads)