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"Elmwood"
(Marker Number: 1623)

County: Logan
Location: Near Dennis, KY 80

Description: This was last home of Capt. John Lewis, born 1747 in Va., son of Col. Fielding Lewis and Catherine Washington, first cousin of George Washington. Col. Lewis and John supplied Va. troops with gunpowder during Rev. War. In 1811, John and daughter Mary Ann moved to Warren Co. Losing his land to squatters, he came to his sons' home, died in 1825, and was buried here.

(Subjects: Revolutionary War | Washington, George)

"Glen Willis"
(Marker Number: 1444)

County: Franklin
Location: Wilkinson Blvd., Frankfort

Description: Willis A. Lee, Jr., built a double two-story log house here in 1793. Tract of land on which the house stood was given to Lee by his uncle, Hancock Lee, founder of Leestown, the first settlement in Franklin County. In 1815 Lee erected a story and a half brick house, "Glen Willis," on same site and resided there until his death in 1824. See over.

(Reverse) "Glen Willis" - In 1832 the Lee family sold "Glen Willis" to Humphrey Marshall, officer in Revolution, lawyer, extensive landowner, legislator, Federalist leader. In 1809 he fought a duel with Henry Clay over political differences. Marshall wrote one of the earliest histories of Kentucky. Died in 1841. House then bought and enlarged by Henry H. Murray. See over.

(Subjects: Clay, Henry | Revolutionary War)

"Vaucluse"
(Marker Number: 1699)

County: Spencer
Location: Jct. KY 155 & Yoder Station Rd.

Description: House built by Jacob Yoder circa 1806 and known as "Beechland" until his death. This Rev. War soldier and Indian fighter left Fort Redstone (Pa.), 1782, on first flatboat to descend Mississippi River. Yoder arrived in New Orleans with cargo of produce. He bought hides and furs to sell in Baltimore. Buried on farm, 1832. Listed on National Register of Historic Places, 1976.

(Subjects: National Register of Historic Places | Revolutionary War | Rivers)

Almahurst Farm
(Marker Number: 565)

County: Jessamine
Location: In front of the Old Coach Stop, Jct. of US 68 & KY 169

Description: Part of original land granted to James Knight, 1750-1831, for his services in the Revolutionary War. A portion owned by heirs, 1962. Among the famous horses bred, foaled, and raised on this farm were: Greyhound, world's champion trotter of all times; Peter Volo, founder of one of the great trotting families; Exterminator, known wherever thoroughbreds are raced.

(Subjects: Horses | Revolutionary War)

Benj. Logan-Pioneer
(Marker Number: 709)

County: Shelby
Location: US 60, 4 mi. west of Shelbyville

Description: In French and Indian, Dunmore's, Revolutionary Wars. In 1775 came to Kentucky with Boone, Henderson. Separated at Hazel Patch. Built Logan's Fort (St. Asaph's), 1776. In Virginia Assembly, 1781-87; Ky. conventions to separate from Va. and to draft Ky. state constitution. Defeated twice for Governor. Born Va., 1743; died 1802. Buried 21/2 miles south. See other side.

(Reverse) James Knox-Pioneer: Led 40 "Long Hunters" to Kentucky in 1770. Knox, with nine, built camp in area now Green County. He returned to Virginia, 1771. Major in War of Revolution. Represented Kentucky in Virginia Assembly, 1788. State Senator from Lincoln County, 1795-1800. Born Ireland, came to Virginia at age 14 years. Died 1822. Buried in the Logan graveyard. See other side.

(Subjects: Boone, Daniel | Constitutional Convention (1792) | Dunmore, John Murray | Forts and Stations | Logan, Benjamin | Long Hunters | Revolutionary War)

Boone's Station
(Marker Number: 2230)

County: Fayette
Location: 240 Gentry Road, Athens

Description: Daniel Boone surveyed this site in 1774 for a 4,000-acre land grant to James Hickman. In Dec.1779, Boone and other families lived here in crude shelters; in 1780, built cabins & stockade. By 1783, the station included 15-20 families. Among these, Boone’s brother Edward, son Israel, and nephew Thomas were killed in final stages of Rev. War. Over.

(Reverse) Boone occupied the station until 1784 and his sister’s family was there until 1814. Robert Frank bought it in 1795 and built a stone mansion which survived into the 1800s. In 1991, Robert C. Strader willed some 47 acres, including the site of the station, to the state. Boone’s Station State Park opened in 1992. Over.

(Subjects: Boone, Daniel | Forts and Stations | Revolutionary War)

Brig. Gen. Elias Barbee
(Marker Number: 1536)

County: Taylor
Location: Broadway, Campbellsville, Courthouse lawn, US 68

Description: Born 1763. Died 1843. Served in Rev. War from Culpeper Co., Va. His five brothers, Daniel, John, Joshua, Thomas and William, also served in Revolution. Elias Barbee came early to what is now Taylor County. Lived eight miles N.W. of Campbellsville. He was appointed Major in 1792, Colonel in 1797, and Brig. General, in 1799, in Ky. Militia, 16th Regt., Green Co., Ky.

(Reverse) Brig. Gen. Elias Barbee - Represented Green Co. in Kentucky Senate. In 1822, Senator Barbee introduced a bill in the Senate calling for establishment of the present Kentucky School for the Deaf at Danville, Ky. Bill drawn up by Judge John Rowan, passed by Legislature and signed by Gov. Adair, establishing on April 10, 1823, first state-supported school for the deaf in the United States.

(Subjects: Revolutionary War)

British, Indian Raid
(Marker Number: 953)

County: Pendleton
Location: Falmouth, in front of Shell Refinery, US 27

Description: In countermove, 1780, to control northwest, British Capt. Henry Bird with 150 troops and 1000 Indians came from Detroit, by river in June. From here, they marched to Ruddle's and Martin's Station, to the south, captured 470 settlers. Returned here, captives divided, families separated. The British took some to Detroit, remainder scattered among Indian villages.

(Subjects: Forts and Stations | Indians | Revolutionary War)

Buford-Salter House
(Marker Number: 2273)

County: Garrard
Location: 208 Danville St., Lancaster

Description: Built ca. 1820 on lot #46 of the original town plat. Thomas Buford son of town founder, Wm. Buford., appointed sheriff of Garrard Co. in 1803. He was a member of Ky. Legislature, 1806-09, and served in Senate, 1809. Veteran of War of 1812. In 1841, Michael & Ocee Reed Salter purchased house. He served in the Revolutionary War.

(Subjects: Revolutionary War | War of 1812)

Calmes Tomb
(Marker Number: 1921)

County: Woodford
Location: Paynes Mill Rd., off US 60, Versailles

Description: This stone mausoleum was built in family cemetery of "Caneland" plantation by Gen. Marquis Calmes, a friend of Lafayette during Amer. Revolution. Calmes (1755-1834), born in Va. of Huguenot ancestry, assisted in laying out Versailles and named it after French city. He and wife Priscilla Heale buried here. Tomb restored in July 1990. Presented by Genealogical Society of Versailles.

(Subjects: Lafayette, Marquis de | Revolutionary War)

Camp Knox
(Marker Number: 1869)

County: Hardin
Location: Chaffee Ave., near Main Gate, Fort Knox

Description: Established in 1918 as artillery range and named for Major General Henry Knox, who organized artillery during the Revolutionary War. Mechanized cavalry training began in 1931. Redesignated Fort Knox in January 1932. Armored Force established in 1940. Millions have trained here in cavalry and armor, serving in World War II, the Cold War, Korea, and Vietnam.

(Subjects: Camps | Fort Knox | Korean War | Revolutionary War | Vietnam War | World War II)

Camp Shelby
(Marker Number: 2127)

County: (Outside Kentucky)
Location: Armed Forces Museum, Building 850, Camp Shelby, Mississippi

Description: Camp Shelby was established on July 18, 1917, to serve as training camp for the 38th Div. (NG). Camp named in honor of Isaac Shelby, Ky.'s first governor. Shelby, of Va. militia, was distinguished military leader during the Revolutionary War and War of 1812. He personally commanded troops at Battle of the Thames in 1813 while gov. of Ky. Presented by Ky. Dept. of Military Affairs.

(Reverse) Camp Shelby - Following activation for service in both WW I and WW II, Ky. Guard units, as part of the 38th Inf. Div. were sent to Camp Shelby for training in preparation for war. Ky. National Guard units trained at Camp Shelby during WW I and WW II: 75th Brig.; 149th Inf. Reg.; 63rd Fld. Arty. Brig.; 1st and 2nd Battalion, 138th Fld. Arty. Presented by Ky. Dept. of Military Affairs.

(Subjects: Camps | Revolutionary War | Shelby, Isaac | Thames, Battle of | War of 1812 | World War II | World War I)

Canewood - 1-1/4 miles
(Marker Number: 116)

County: Clark
Location: 61/2 mi. N. of Winchester, KY 627

Description: Home of two Revolutionary War officers: built about 1793 by Col. Nathaniel Gist 1735-1796 and Gen. Charles Scott 1739-1813, Governor of Kentucky 1808-1812 who married the widow Gist, 1807.

(Subjects: Governors | Revolutionary War)

Capt. George Givens
(Marker Number: 1328)

County: Lincoln
Location: Jct. KY 1273 & US 150

Description: Homesite and grave 1 mile west. B., Orange Co., Va., 1740. D., 1825. 40 years service to his country. Lt. at Fort Pitt, Dunmore's War, 1774. Captain, Botetourt County militia, 1776. Northwest Campaign of George Rogers Clark, 1778. Came to Ky., 1781. He received military land grant, 1781. In War of 1812. Presented by Jane Craig Reichlein and Mrs. Birdie Givens Pickle.

(Subjects: Clark, George Rogers | Dunmore, John Murray | Forts and Stations | Revolutionary War | War of 1812)

Capt. Henry Rhoads, Jr. 1739-1814
(Marker Number: 1946)

County: Muhlenberg
Location: 3/4 mi. E. of Browder, KY 70

Description: This house was built ca. 1792 by Henry Rhoads, Jr., a capt. in Rev. War under Gen. John Muhlenberg. Rhoads led settlers from Penn. to Green River area of Ky. in 1785. He laid out town of Rhoadsville, now called Calhoun. In 1798, as state legislator, he proposed name of Muhlenberg for new county. Presented by Rhoads Descendants.

(Reverse) Capt. Henry Rhoads, Jr. - Before moving to Ky., Henry Rhoads served as captain in Pennsylvania militia during Revolutionary War. He was a delegate to Pennsylvania state constitutional convention of 1776. As member of Kentucky state legislature, he suggested that newly formed county be named for his beloved commander, Gen. John Muhlenberg. He became this county's first state legislator (1798-1800).

(Subjects: Revolutionary War)

Capt. John "Jack" Jouett, Jr.
(Marker Number: 1528)

County: Bath
Location: Owingsville, Courthouse lawn, US 60 & KY 36

Description: This famous Revolutionary War hero, who rode 40 miles to warn Jefferson, Patrick Henry and other legislators of British approach, June 3, 1781, is buried in Bath Co. Jack Jouett of Va. galloped all night from Cuckoo Tavern to Monticello to Charlottesville. Moved to Kentucky, 1782. Represented Mercer County in Va. Assembly, and Mercer and Woodford counties in Ky. Assembly.

(Subjects: Henry, Patrick | Jefferson, Thomas | Jouett, John "Jack" | Revolutionary War | Taverns)

Capt. John (Jack) Jouett House
(Marker Number: 1541)

County: Woodford
Location: Craigs Creek Pike, 4 mi. SW of Versailles

Description: Erected circa 1797. Jack Jouett (1754-1822), hero of the Revolution. Famed for tortuous all-night ride to save Va. legislators, including Gov. Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry and 3 signers of the Declaration from capture. Member of Kentucky Separation Convention, of Va. and Ky. Gen. Assemblies; distinguished early leader; father of Matthew Jouett, famous portrait painter.

(Subjects: Artists | Henry, Patrick | Jefferson, Thomas | Jouett, John "Jack" | Revolutionary War)

Capt. John Craig's Fort
(Marker Number: 1624)

County: Woodford
Location: At church, near Jct. KY 33 & 169

Description: John Craig, who was Commander during siege at Bryan's Station in August, 1782, and one of the first trustees of Transylvania Seminary, built a fort and settled near here on Clear Creek in early 1783. He gave land inducements in exchange for assistance in building the fort and blockhouse. Many descendants of these settlers still live in the area. Over.

(Reverse) Clear Creek Baptist Church - Land for this church was deeded to the trustees of Clear Creek by John Craig, whose fort was nearby. Church was established in April, 1785; John Taylor was the first pastor. During Great Revival its membership grew to about 500. Outgrowths of this congregation have been Hillsborough, Griers Creek and Versailles Baptist churches. See over.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Creeks | Forts and Stations | Revolutionary War | Transylvania University)

Carpenter's Station
(Marker Number: 1203)

County: Lincoln
Location: 2 mi. W. of Hustonville, KY 78

Description: Established near this site, 1780, by the brothers Adam, Conrad and John Carpenter. All were American Revolutionary soldiers, sons of George Carpenter, Sr., who died while serving with the First Virginia Regiment. One of early stations through which the settlement of Kentucky was achieved. Carpenters once owned 3,000 acres in vicinity of this station.

(Subjects: Forts and Stations | Revolutionary War)

Cave Spring
(Marker Number: 1404)

County: Fayette
Location: Walnut Hill Rd. near Jct. US 25 & 421, 8 mi. SE of Lexington

Description: Home of Capt. Robert Boggs, born 1746, Mill Creek Hundred, Del. Moved to Va. Soldier in Revolution. Came to Ky., 1774, as chainman on Col. John Floyd's survey party. One of founders of Boonesborough. Officer, Cherokee Expedition, 1776. Under Washington, 1777-81. Took up Ky. land totaling 2,276 acres. Cave Spring was begun 1784, completed 1792. Quaint, substantial Georgian stone house.

(Subjects: Boonesborough | Floyd, John | Revolutionary War | Washington, George)

Cedar Hall-Helm Place
(Marker Number: 1783)

County: Fayette
Location: 2575 Bowman's Mill Rd., Lexington

Description: This antebellum Greek Revival home was part of Bowman estate. Col. Abraham Bowman commanded 8th Va. Regt. in Revolution. Behind house was Todd's Station, built 1779 by Levi Todd, grandfather of Mary Todd Lincoln and Emilie Todd Helm. Mrs. Helm, wife of CSA Gen. Ben H. Helm, bought house, 1912. Later owned by William H. Townsend, Lincoln authority. Listed on National Register, 1978.

(Subjects: Forts and Stations | Lincoln, Mary Todd | Revolutionary War)

Charles Hansford
(Marker Number: 1950)

County: McLean
Location: Calhoun Cem., Old Calhoun-Owensboro Rd., KY 81

Description: A privateer in Virginia's Navy during the American Revolution, Hansford sailed off eastern coast of U.S., West Indies, and Spain. He was captured three times by the British. Only he and one other of 36 prisoners survived a three-month confinement on the prison ship Jersey, nicknamed "Hell Afloat." Presented by Descendants of Charles Hansford.

(Reverse) Charles Hansford (1759-1850) - This Revolutionary War soldier enlisted in Virginia in 1775 and served six months; enlisted in 1777 and discharged in nine months. Charles Hansford then ran away and went to sea as a privateer. Buried NW of here on Mayo Hill, Scotts Bridge Road. Presented by Descendants of Charles Hansford.

(Subjects: Revolutionary War)

Clark's Land
(Marker Number: 1352)

County: McCracken
Location: Entrance to roadside park, adjacent to Jct. of US 60 & 68

Description: George Rogers Clark was original patentee of land on which Paducah is now located. Two grants totaling 73,962 acres were conveyed to Clark by Virginia, a portion of this representing money owed him for services rendered. Land deeded to brother William (of Lewis and Clark fame) in 1803, "in consideration of $2,100 for sundry services." Clark later developed Paducah. See over.

(Reverse) Clark's Army Camped - On June 27, 1778, George Rogers Clark's army of about 200 faithful followers landed on nearby Owen's Island, just 4 days after starting from Corn Island at Falls of Ohio. A small hunting party appeared soon afterwards, giving valuable information about Kaskaskia. Clark recruited them and proceeded under severe hardship to defeat British and save Illinois country for US. Over.

(Subjects: Clark, George Rogers | Clark, William | Falls of the Ohio | Forts and Stations | Paducah | Revolutionary War)

Col. Algernon S. Thruston
(Marker Number: 1843)

County: Daviess
Location: Thruston Elem. School, 4 mi. E. of Owensboro, KY 144

Description: Lawyer, soldier and farmer. Born in Louisville 1801, died 1864 at Thruston. Went to Texas with company of volunteers in 1836. Commissary General of Purchases (1837) and Quartermaster General (1838) for the Republic of Texas. Political ally of President Sam Houston. Practiced law in Houston. Returned to Daviess County in 1854. Presented by Nettie Sweeney Rhodes.

(Reverse) Algernon Sidney Thruston - This community became known as Thruston. Algernon's father, Col. John Thruston, at age 16, served at Kaskaskia and Vincennes with General Clark in Revolutionary War. Algernon's grandfather, Rev. and Col. Charles Mynn Thruston of Va., was "a fighting parson" of the Revolution. Charles received 15,000 acres in Daviess and Ohio counties for military services.

(Subjects: Clark, George Rogers | Revolutionary War | World War I)

Col. Percival Pierce Butler
(Marker Number: 2080)

County: Carroll
Location: Carrollton, Gen. Butler State Park, Butler-Turpin Historic House, 1608 KY 227

Description: 1761-1821. Col. Percival Butler was appointed Ky.'s first adjutant gen. in Gov. Isaac Shelby's first term. Born in Penn., he was with Washington at Valley Forge and Lafayette at Yorktown. Immigrated to Jessamine Co., Ky., then moved to Carrollton, 1796. Establishing office in his Carrollton home, Butler served as adjutant general until ca. 1817.

(Reverse) Col. Percival Pierce Butler - Col. Butler served on staff of Maj. Gen. Samuel Hopkins during War of 1812. Following military service, he was elected clerk of Carroll County, serving until his death. Buried in Butler Family Cemetery, Carrollton. Butler Co., Kentucky, named for Percival's brother, Richard; Butler State Park named for his son, William Orlando. Presented by Kentucky National Guard.

(Subjects: Revolutionary War | Shelby, Isaac | War of 1812 | Washington, George)

County Named, 1780
(Marker Number: 774)

County: Lincoln
Location: Stanford, Courthouse lawn, Business US 150 & KY 1247

Description: For Benjamin Lincoln, 1733-1810. Born Mass. In War of Revolution took Mass. Regts. to reinforce New York, 1776; at Saratoga, 1777, cut Burgoyne's communications with Canada; 1778, command of Southern Department. Commissioned by Washington to receive the sword of Cornwallis at British surrender, Yorktown, 1781. Secretary of War, 1781-84. Led forces that quelled Shays' Rebellion.

(Subjects: Revolutionary War | Washington, George)

County Named, 1784
(Marker Number: 956)

County: Nelson
Location: Bardstown, Courthouse lawn, US 31-E, 62

Description: For Thomas Nelson, 1738-89. Member Va. House of Burgesses. In the first provincial convention, 1774; Continental Congress, 1775-77 and 1779. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Commander of Va. Militia, 1777-81. Governor of Va., 1781. Commended for selfless patriotism in ordering guns to fire on his own home, the British headquarters, at Yorktown, 1781.

(Subjects: Revolutionary War)

County Named, 1793
(Marker Number: 1171)

County: Harrison
Location: Cynthiana, Courthouse lawn, US 27, 62

Description: For Colonel Benjamin Harrison, who came to area, 1776. Served as Col. in Revolution from Penn. He was a member, 1787 and 1788 Kentucky Conventions, 1792 Constitutional Convention at Danville. Elected to Kentucky Legislature in 1793. County formed from Bourbon and Scott. Portions of Campbell, Boone, Pendleton, Owen, Grant, Kenton, Robertson taken from Harrison.

(Subjects: Constitutional Convention (1792) | Revolutionary War)

County Named, 1793
(Marker Number: 1217)

County: Clark
Location: Winchester, Courthouse lawn, US 60

Description: For General George Rogers Clark, who came to Kentucky territory from Virginia, 1775. He commanded expedition into Illinois territory in 1778-79, taking the British forts which held the northwest for future US settlement, and capturing commander of area. Originally taken from Bourbon and Fayette; covered area of 5 present counties and parts of 8 others.

(Subjects: Clark, George Rogers | Revolutionary War)

County Named, 1797
(Marker Number: 1224)

County: Christian
Location: Hopkinsville, Courthouse lawn, US 41, 68

Description: For Col. William Christian, native Virginian, soldier, politician, and pioneer. Served as Colonel in Revolution, member Va. Legislature. Moved family to Jefferson County in 1785, where his Virginia land grants totaled 9,000 acres. Killed 1786, defending frontier against Indians. Original county, taken from Logan, included area of 16 present-day counties and parts of 4 others.

(Subjects: Revolutionary War)

County Named, 1799
(Marker Number: 782)

County: Knox
Location: Barbourville, US 25-E & KY 11

Description: For Henry Knox, U.S. Sec. of War, 1785-96. Born Boston, 1750. Joined Continental Army, 1775. Battles of Bunker Hill, Brandywine, Yorktown, and others. Command of artillery, 1775. Commissioned Major-General, 1781. Proposed a military academy in 1779, first commandant at West Point, 1782. Organized Society of Cincinnati, 1783. Sec. of War, 1785-96. Died in Maine, 1806.

(Subjects: Revolutionary War)

County Named, 1800
(Marker Number: 804)

County: Wayne
Location: Monticello, Courthouse lawn, KY 90, 92

Description: For "Mad Anthony" Wayne, born in Penn., 1745. Officer in Revolution, given gold medal by Congress for capturing Stony Point, N. J., 1779. In command, U.S. forces at Fallen Timbers, 1794, and negotiated Treaty of Greenville, 1795, which ended Indian wars in Old Northwest and raids into Ky. Penn. Legis., 1784-1785. Moved to Georgia and elected Congressman, 1791-1792. Died, 1796.

(Subjects: Fallen Timbers, Battle of | Indians | Revolutionary War)

County Named, 1803
(Marker Number: 784)

County: Greenup
Location: Greenup, Courthouse lawn, US 23

Description: For Christopher Greenup, governor of Ky., 1804-08. Born Va., 1750, officer in American Revolution. Began law practice in Ky., 1783. Clerk of Va. court for district of Ky., 1785-92. Member, conventions for Ky. statehood, 1784, '85, '88. Elected one of the first two Ky. members of U.S. Congress, 1793-97. Presidential elector, 1808. Died, 1818, buried in Frankfort Cemetery.

(Subjects: Frankfort | Revolutionary War)

County Named, 1806
(Marker Number: 849)

County: Hopkins
Location: Madisonville, Courthouse lawn, US 41-A

Description: For Samuel Hopkins, 1753-1819. On Washington's staff and in many campaigns, War of the Revolution. Came to Ky., 1797, as Transylvania Company agent. In 1799, organized and named judge of first court held in original Henderson County, which included this area. In Ky. House, 1800-06; Senate, 1809-13. Commander in Chief, Western Frontier, 1812; U.S. Congress, 1813-1815.

(Subjects: Revolutionary War | Transylvania University)

County Named, 1810
(Marker Number: 873)

County: Grayson
Location: Leitchfield, Courthouse lawn, US 62

Description: For Col. William Grayson, 1740-90, aide-de-camp to Gen. Washington. Lawyer; in Revolutionary Army, 1776-79; Board of War, 1780-81; Virginia Assembly and Continental Congress, 1784-87; State Convention ratifying Federal Constitution, 1788; and first U.S. Senate, 1789-90. Washington once owned 5,000 acres in county, which was formed from Hardin and Ohio counties.

(Subjects: Revolutionary War | Washington, George)

County Named, 1810
(Marker Number: 822)

County: Butler
Location: Morgantown, US 231

Description: For Gen. Richard Butler, b. 1743, Ireland. Came to America, 1760. Officer during Revolutionary War. Indian agent, 1784; Supt. Indian Affairs for Northern Dist., 1785. With George Rogers Clark negotiated Indian treaty, 1786. As Maj. Gen., second in command, was killed on St. Clair's expedition against Indians into Ohio country, 1791. Butler out of Logan, Ohio counties.

(Subjects: Clark, George Rogers | Indians | Revolutionary War)

County Named, 1819
(Marker Number: 800)

County: Todd
Location: Elkton, Courthouse lawn, Jct. US 68 & KY 181

Description: For Col. John Todd. Born Pa., 1750. In battle of Point Pleasant, 1774. Came to Kentucky, 1775; in Va. legislature, 1776. On expedition led by Gen. George Rogers Clark that captured Illinois country from British, 1778. Named Civil Commandant of Illinois County. Va. legislature, 1780. Procured land-grants for public schools. Killed at Blue Licks, Aug. 1782.

(Subjects: Blue Licks, Battle of | Clark, George Rogers | Indians | Revolutionary War | Schools)

County Named, 1819
(Marker Number: 785)

County: Harlan
Location: Harlan, Courthouse lawn, US 119, 421

Description: For Major Silas Harlan, born Va., 1752, came to Ky. in 1774. Built Harlan's Station, 7 miles south of Harrodsburg on Salt River, 1778. Commanded spies, 1779, in Illinois campaign of Gen. George R. Clark, who said: "He was one of bravest soldiers that ever fought by my side." Killed, 1782, at the battle of Blue Licks while commanding his detachment. Buried at Blue Licks.

(Subjects: Blue Licks, Battle of | Clark, George Rogers | Forts and Stations | Indians | Revolutionary War)

County Named, 1822
(Marker Number: 815)

County: Morgan
Location: West Liberty, Courthouse lawn, US 460

Description: For Daniel Morgan, 1736-1802. Born N.J. Moved to Va. Pontiac's War and Dunmore's expedition to Pa., 1774. Attack on Quebec, 1775. Colonel in command of Va. corps of 500 sharp shooters at Saratoga, Oct. 1777. A master of military art. As Brig. Gen. led victory at Cowpens, Jan. 1781. In command, suppression of Whiskey Rebellion, 1794. U.S. Congress, 1797-1799.

(Subjects: Morgan, Daniel | Revolutionary War)

County Named, 1825
(Marker Number: 797)

County: Edmonson
Location: Brownsville, KY 70, 101

Description: For Captain John Edmonson, b. 1764, Va. In War of Revolution a private in company led by father. Battle of King's Mountain, 1782. Came to Ky., 1790. In War of 1812, raised rifle company in Fayette County. Killed at battle of River Raisin, Jan. 22, 1813. One of nine leaders killed then for whom Ky. counties are named. Edmonson formed from Grayson, Hart, Warren counties.

(Subjects: Raisin River, Battle of | Revolutionary War | War of 1812)

County Named, 1829
(Marker Number: 762)

County: Hancock
Location: Hawesville, Courthouse lawn, US 60 & KY 69

Description: For John Hancock, 1737-93. Patriot, statesman and soldier. President of Continental Congress, 1775-77, and bold first signer of the Declaration of Independence. Mayor-general of Mass. militia in Revolutionary War, member of the Mass. Constitutional Convention, 1780, governor 1780-85, 1787-93. He presided over Mass. convention to ratify U.S. constitution, 1788.

(Subjects: Revolutionary War)

County Namesake
(Marker Number: 708)

County: Nicholas
Location: Carlisle, Courthouse lawn, KY 32, 36

Description: George Nicholas, 1743-99, born in Virginia. Colonel, Revolutionary War. Zealous advocate of Virginia adoption of Federal Constitution, 1788. He came to Kentucky, 1790. "Brightest luminary" in Kentucky's first constitutional convention. Became first Attorney General of State. First Transylvania law professor. Extensive landholder. Invested in cloth manufacture, iron furnace.

(Subjects: Constitutional Convention (1792) | Revolutionary War)

Daniel Boone Bryan, 1758-1845
(Marker Number: 1280)

County: Fayette
Location: Higbee Mill Pk. at Waveland Mus., .5 mi. W. of US 27

Description: Kentucky pioneer, Revolutionary War soldier, a founder and defender of Bryan Station; developed Waveland estate and community; agricultural leader; operated gunshop, made gunpowder; established paper mill; promoted education; church and civic leader, pioneer historian. Son of William Bryan; nephew of Daniel Boone. Son Joseph built Waveland mansion, once home of Ky. Life Museum.

(Subjects: Boone, Daniel | Forts and Stations | Revolutionary War)

Donaldson
(Marker Number: 1892)

County: Trigg
Location: 8 mi. S. of Cadiz, Jct. KY 807 & 1062

Description: This community was first settled ca. 1798. Among the prominent Revolutionary War veterans who settled here were John Cohoon, James Thomas, Sr., and Nathan Futrell. These early pioneers cleared forests, planted crops and orchards, set up lumber and grist mills and distilleries. Donaldson post office, established 1855, was on this site 1894-1913. See over.

(Reverse) Donaldson - This seven-mile-long valley has numerous fresh-water springs that feed Donaldson Creek. It was once a hunting ground for the Chickasaw Indian tribe. Area was part of Christian County until Trigg was created in 1820. Donaldson precinct formed in 1917; citizens voted here for more than forty years. Over.

(Subjects: Creeks | Grist Mills | Indians | Post Office | Revolutionary War)

Drummer Boy at 7
(Marker Number: 994)

County: Trigg
Location: 6 mi. S. of Golden Pond, off US 68

Description: Nathan Futrell, reputed to be the youngest drummer boy in War of the Revolution, was born, N.C., 1773. Joined N.C. Continental Militia. Married, 1798, came to Ky., 1799. Settled here on Ford's Creek, 1820, where he farmed, set out the first apple orchard, built one of area's first grist mills, was official surveyor. Died, 1829. He and his wife, Charity, buried on adjacent hill.

(Subjects: Revolutionary War)

Drury Bridges (Bridgers, Bridger) 1765-1840
(Marker Number: 1788)

County: Trigg
Location: Maple Grove, 8 mi. S. of Cadiz, KY 1062

Description: This Trigg County pioneer came to Ky. from N.C. in 1804 and built a cabin here, near Beechy Fork Creek, on 851/2-acre land grant. Born 1765; son of Wm. Bridgers, patriot who helped N.C. troops during Rev. War. Direct descendant of Joseph Bridger (1628-1686), influential Royalist and member of Virginia House of Burgesses. See over.

(Reverse) Drury Bridges (Bridgers, Bridger) 1765-1840 - Bridges married Charity Calhoun in 1790; they had seven children. Active in the community, the couple became charter members of Donaldson Creek Baptist Church, 1814. Their home was later site of Maple Grove post office. Drury Bridges died in 1840; his wife in 1852. Both are buried in family cemetery nearby. Presented by The Thomas-Bridges Assn.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Creeks | Revolutionary War)

Early Land Grant
(Marker Number: 1558)

County: Fayette
Location: Viley Rd. between Leestown & Old Frankfort Pk., Lexington

Description: This spring 900 feet to the west was discovered in 1775 by Joseph Lindsay, who was killed at the Battle of Blue Licks. Spring and surrounding 2,000 acres were later surveyed for Evan Shelby, father of the first governor of Kentucky. The house on this site, "Lewis Manor," was built by Thomas Lewis, circa 1800. Presented by Lexington-Fayette County Historic Commission.

(Subjects: Blue Licks, Battle of | Revolutionary War)

Early Settler
(Marker Number: 1700)

County: Letcher
Location: 2 mi. E. of Whitesburg at Ermine, Jct. KY 119 & 2034

Description: Archelous Craft of Wilkes Co., N.C., was with small band of pioneers who immigrated to Upper Ky. River Valley in 1804. Born December 25, 1749, in Roanoke River area, Craft was a veteran of Revolutionary War; he fought in battles of Hanging Rock and Eutaw Springs. He died November 8, 1853. His unmarked grave is three miles north of Crafts Colly. Presented by Craft Family Reunion Assoc.

(Subjects: Revolutionary War)

Early South Frankfort
(Marker Number: 1707)

County: Franklin
Location: 507 W. Second St., Frankfort

Description: This site is part of 500-acre land grant (1782) to Rev. War soldier Geo. Campbell, who served with Geo. Rogers Clark. Property has been owned by noted persons including early legislators Otho Beatty, Wm. Murray and Baker Ewing; State Auditor Thomas Page; and lawyer philanthropist John Hanna. South Frankfort, a separate town 1810-50, included most of Campbell survey.

(Reverse) Early Families Here - Owners whose families lived in the original house here - J. W. Denny, State Attorney General; Thomas Loughborough and son Judge Preston Loughborough, Chief U. S. Postal Inspector; Sally S. Jouett, widow of Col. William R. Jouett; and Thomasine Jouett, granddaughter of Rev. war hero Jack Jouett. This Queen Anne house was built by John Meagher, 1889-90. Over.

(Subjects: Clark, George Rogers | Frankfort | Jouett, John "Jack" | Revolutionary War)

Ebenezer Church
(Marker Number: 894)

County: Jessamine
Location: Troy-Keene Rd., KY 1267

Description: One-half mile west. Organized by Rev. Adam Rankin, 1793-95. Rev. Robert Bishop came 1803 when stone church replaced log house. From 1810-18, these two were opposing leaders in stormy controversy in early history of Presbyterianism in Ky. Ephraim January donated land. He, other Revolutionary War veterans buried there. Church abandoned 1875, restored 1953.

(Subjects: Presbyterian Church | Revolutionary War)

Ellis' Old Stone Tavern
(Marker Number: 1615)

County: Nicholas
Location: 2 mi. S. of Blue Licks, US 68

Description: Near here, Ellis Station, Boone stopped enroute to Battle of Blue Licks. House built ca. 1807 by James Ellis, Revolutionary War soldier; it was well-known point on "Smith's Wagon Road" and Ohio-to-Alabama mail stagecoach line. Ellisville named county seat of Nicholas Co., 1805. Across road stood county's first courthouse, 1806-1816. Seat moved to Carlisle.

(Subjects: Boone, Daniel | Forts and Stations | Revolutionary War)

First Ferry in Kentucky
(Marker Number: 1578)

County: Madison
Location: Approx. 500 ft. N. of Main Entrance to Ft. Boonesborough State Park, KY 388

Description: License for first ferry established in state, Oct. 1779, was granted to Col. Richard Callaway by the Virginia legislature. The fare for a man or a horse was three shillings (50 cents). Ferry operated until 1931, when the present bridge was constructed. Its last owner was Colonel David J. Williams. Ferry road remains nearby. Presented by Society of Boonesborough.

(Reverse) Col. Richard Callaway - Born in Caroline County, Virginia, in June, 1722, Richard Callaway served in French and Indian wars and as a colonel in Revolutionary War. He was a member of Virginia House of Burgesses and one of the first settlers of Boonesborough. In process of building this ferry, Callaway was killed by Indians, Mar. 8, 1780, and buried near here. Presented by Society of Boonesborough.

(Subjects: Boonesborough | Ferry | Indians | Revolutionary War)

First Presbyterian Church
(Marker Number: 2277)

County: Fayette
Location: 174 N. Mill Street, Lexington

Description: Founded 1784. Oldest congregation in continuous existence in city. Founders were hunting party members who selected city’s site and named it Lexington in honor of first battle of the American Revolution. First pastor Adam Rankin’s home, oldest house in Lexington at 317 South Mill St., built in 1784.

(Reverse) Abraham Lincoln attended several services during the pastorate of Robert J. Breckinridge, 1847-53, initiating a lifelong friendship. This building, sixth home of the congregation, designed by Elder Cincinnatus Shryock, completed in 1872. It was considered his Gothic masterpiece. Renovated in 2007; received preservation award.

(Subjects: Lexington | Lincoln, Abraham | Presbyterian Church | Revolutionary War)

Fisher's Garrison
(Marker Number: 1909)

County: Boyle
Location: Near 391 McDowell Dr., Lexington Rd., Danville

Description: Stephen Albert Fisher, Rev. War soldier from Va., assigned in 1775 to active duty and wounded while serving with Colonel John Bowman's militia. Returned to Ky. in 1779 with wife Mary Magdalene Garr. He established garrison of military significance in vicinity of 400-acre settlement tract. Bros. Adam (in Rev.) & Barnett followed to Ky. Presented by Col. Richard Hampton Fisher, S.A.R.

(Subjects: Forts and Stations | Revolutionary War)

Fleming County
(Marker Number: 950)

County: Fleming
Location: Courthouse lawn, Flemingsburg

Description: Kentucky's 26th, was taken out of Mason, 1798. Named for Col. John Fleming who came to area to mark, improve land, 1776. Officer in Rev. War. Built Fleming's Station, second in county, 1788. Closely associated with other pioneers, John Finley, Michael Cassidy, and George Stockton, his halfbrother, who owned the land and who laid out and named Flemingsburg, 1796.

(Subjects: Forts and Stations | Revolutionary War)

Forks of Dix River Baptist Church
(Marker Number: 1617)

County: Garrard
Location: 6 mi. N. of Lancaster, US 27

Description: Constituted at Forks of Dix River, 1782, by Lewis Craig of "Traveling Church." Log church built here on Sugar Creek. John Routt gave one-acre tract for church and stone edifice erected, 1823. It was later torn down and used for foundation of present brick church, dedicated 1850. Randolph Hall, the first pastor, served in Rev. War.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Creeks | Revolutionary War)

Founder of Augusta
(Marker Number: 1502)

County: Bracken
Location: Powersville, KY 10 & 19

Description: Captain Philip Buckner, Revolutionary War soldier, gave 600 acres of land to establish Augusta in 1797. He received many land grants, one in present Bracken County, for service as Commissary Officer in Va. Capt. Buckner was member of 2nd Ky. Constitutional Convention, 1799; represented Bracken Co. in Legislature. Lived at "Woodlawn" many years; died here in 1830.

(Subjects: Constitutional Convention (1799) | Revolutionary War)

Founder of Edmonton
(Marker Number: 678)

County: Metcalfe
Location: Edmonton, Courthouse lawn, US 68

Description: Edmund Rogers, 1762-1843. In the Virginia campaign of the war and the Revolution and at surrender of Cornwallis, 1781. As surveyor, joined General George Rogers Clark, his cousin, in 1783. A year later, came to area south of Green River. He made earliest surveys on Barren River and tributaries and settled here. Laid out Edmonton in 1800. Family burial ground to the south.

(Subjects: Clark, George Rogers | Revolutionary War)

Gen. Joseph Winlock (1758-1831)
(Marker Number: 1409)

County: Shelby
Location: KY 55, 3 mi. south of Shelbyville

Description: Soldier and statesman. Served entire Revolutionary War, rising from private to captain. Came to Ky., 1787. Delegate to first Ky. Constitutional Convention, 1792. State senator from 1800 to 1810. Commissioned a Brig. Gen. in State Militia, 1812. Commanded regiments to aid Gen. William Henry Harrison in Northwest Territory. Buried in family cemetery. See other side.

(Reverse) Dr. John Knight (1748-1838) - Skilled surgeon and physician. First to practice in Shelby Co. Born in Scotland. Came to America, 1773. Served in Revolution under Col. William Crawford; with him when captured by Indians in Ohio, 1782. Crawford burned at stake. Knight escaped. Settled in Kentucky, 1789. Member of state legislature, 1796. Buried in Winlock family cemetery. See other side.

(Subjects: Constitutional Convention (1792) | Harrison, William Henry | Indians | Revolutionary War | War of 1812)

Gen. Samuel Hopkins
(Marker Number: 717)

County: Henderson
Location: Between Zion & Henderson, KY 351

Description: On Washington's staff and in many campaigns, War of the Revolution. Born in Va., 1753. Came to Ky., 1797, as Transylvania Company agent. With Col. T. Allen laid out town of Henderson. Chief Justice, First Court, 1799. Ky. House, 1800-06, Senate, 1809-13. Comm. in Chief, Western Frontier, 1812. Congress 1813-15. Hopkinsville and Hopkins County named for him. Died 1819.

(Subjects: Revolutionary War | Transylvania University | Washington, George)

Gen. Washington's Guard
(Marker Number: 1608)

County: Owen
Location: Monterey, US 127

Description: 3rd Corp. Henry Sparks (1753-1836) was Revolutionary War soldier from Virginia; served with Commander-in-Chief's Guard, "the flower and pick of American army." While with this bodyguard Sparks fought at the battles of Brandywine and Germantown. Discharged at Valley Forge in 1778. Came to Kentucky, 1795; settled in present Owen Co., 1800. Buried at Sparks Bottom.

(Subjects: Brandywine, Battle of | Revolutionary War | Washington, George)

Gov. George Madison (1763-1816)
(Marker Number: 1896)

County: Franklin
Location: 330 W. Broadway, Frankfort

Description: A youthful Rev. War. soldier from Va., Madison was appointed auditor of Ky. public accounts by Governor Shelby; served some 20 years. His heroic service in the War of 1812 helped propel him to governorship, 1816; died shortly after taking office. Lt. Gov. Slaughter finished term of first Ky. gov. to die in office. Madison is buried in the state section of the Frankfort Cem.

(Subjects: Cemeteries | Frankfort | Revolutionary War | Shelby, Isaac | War of 1812)

Grant County
(Marker Number: 942)

County: Grant
Location: Williamstown, Courthouse lawn, US 25

Description: Formed from Pendleton County in 1820. Named for two brothers who came from N.C., 1779, established Grant's Station, Fayette County. John developed salt works on the Licking River. Samuel was killed by Indians in Indiana in 1794. William Arnold donated courthouse site. Williamstown named for him, a Capt. in Revolution and Lieut. in Maumee Indian Campaign of 1790.

(Subjects: Forts and Stations | Revolutionary War | Salt Works)

Green County, 1792
(Marker Number: 1239)

County: Green
Location: Greensburg, Courthouse lawn, KY 61

Description: Formed from parts of Lincoln and Nelson counties. The last of seven formed during first legislature. Named for General Nathanael Greene, who, in the Revolutionary War, commanded a unit at Boston, 1776; helped plan defense of New York; fought at Trenton, Brandywine and Monmouth. Sent south by Washington. Greene's Carolina campaign forced British to leave Charleston, 1782.

(Subjects: Revolutionary War | Washington, George)

Hardin County
(Marker Number: 960)

County: Hardin
Location: Elizabethtown, Courthouse lawn, US 31-W, 62

Description: Formed from Nelson County by first Legislature, 1792. Named for Col. John Hardin, veteran of Dunmore's War, 1774, Am. Rev., Gen. Clark's Wabash Exped., 1787, and Maumee Indian campaign, 1790. Murdered by Ohio Indians while U.S. peace envoy to them in 1792. In 1780 Elizabethtown settled by Samuel Haycraft, Thomas Helm and Andrew Hynes, for whose wife town named.

(Subjects: Clark, George Rogers | Dunmore, John Murray | Revolutionary War)

Home of Thomas Clay
(Marker Number: 1079)

County: Daviess
Location: 2 mi. from Jct. US 60 on KY 405

Description: Revolutionary War Captain. Member, from Madison Co., 1792 and 1799, Ky. Constitutional Conventions; Ky. House of Rep., 1792-93, and 1796-98; Ky. Senate, 1793-95. Came here in 1812. Cousin of John Clay, father of renowned Ky. statesman Henry Clay, and uncle of Cassius Marcellus Clay, famed Kentuckian of Civil War period. Grandfather of U.S. Senator T. C. McCreery.

(Subjects: Clay, Cassius M. | Constitutional Convention (1799) | Revolutionary War)

Howell Land
(Marker Number: 1461)

County: Ohio
Location: 5 mi. W. of Centertown, KY 85

Description: Adjacent area, so-called Howell Land, was 7,472-acre plantation of Capt. John Howell, one of county's earliest settlers. The old blazed road from Hartford to Vienna and old buffalo road passed through here. Howell, 1756-1830, fought in the Revolutionary War battles of Brandywine, Germantown, Yorktown, and Monmouth. Buried across road. Remains moved to Frankfort, 1874.

(Subjects: Revolutionary War)

Hunt Settlement
(Marker Number: 1521)

County: Muhlenberg
Location: At New Hebron Church Rd., near Penrod, KY 949

Description: John Hunt, a Revolutionary War soldier, came here with his family in the early 1800s. Area became known as Hunt Settlement. He acquired large land acreage for his service in the Revolutionary War. His son, Daniel, gave land for the cemetery and Old Hebron Church, first log chapel in Hunt settlement. John and his wife Charity are buried in this cemetery.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Revolutionary War)

Indian Creek Baptist Church
(Marker Number: 1457)

County: Harrison
Location: In front of church, KY 32 & 36

Description: This is original building erected on this site by pioneer families of Indian Creek Settlement. Church constituted in 1790; in continuous use until 1965. Buried in church cemetery are Rev. Charles Webb, an early minister; Revolutionary soldiers, Moses Endicott, Edward McShane, Henry Talbert, and Hugh Wilson; and many of first settlers.

(Subjects: Revolutionary War)

Isham Browder's Grave
(Marker Number: 973)

County: Fulton
Location: 3 mi. W. of Fulton, near KY 116

Description: Enlisted, 1776, at age 14 in 2nd Virginia Reg., Cont. line. Wounded at Monmouth, discharged, 1779. Came to Ky., 1795. With family settled on Pond River grant, now Hopkins Co. When county formed, appointed on first County Court. Also sheriff. 1807 tax roll listed 2,100 acres. Leader in pioneer Methodist Church. Came here, home of two sons, 1828. Bought Fulton Co. land. Died 1830. Presented by Mrs. Fred B. Cloys, Union City, Tenn.

(Subjects: Methodist Church | Revolutionary War)

Jacob Hunter
(Marker Number: 1790)

County: Owen
Location: Owenton Cem., US 127

Description: This Rev. War soldier entered U.S. service from Boone's Station, 1780. Served as garrison guard there and as Indian spy; under Geo. Rogers Clark on raids at Old Chillicothe and Piqua. Marched with Benj. Logan to reinforce troops at Blue Licks; joined survivors of battle to bury the dead. Moved to Owen County ca. 1817. Hunter lived on Big Twin Creek; died and buried there, 1856.

(Subjects: Blue Licks, Battle of | Boone, Daniel | Clark, George Rogers | Creeks | Forts and Stations | Logan, Benjamin | Revolutionary War)

James Forgy-Pioneer
(Marker Number: 1467)

County: Butler
Location: Near Quality Church of Christ, KY 106

Description: Born in Ireland, 1752; fought in the Revolutionary War under General Francis Marion. One of first settlers in N. Logan County, Ky., 1794. Charter member Caney Fork and Concord churches. Died 1828. Grandson, James N. Forgy, 1826-1923, built early grist mill on Muddy River. Established Forgytown (Quality); built the Quality Church of Christ. Buried there. Presented by William H. Forgy Wood.

(Subjects: Christian Church | Revolutionary War)

James Thomas, Sr.
(Marker Number: 1375)

County: Trigg
Location: 3.5 mi. W. of Jct. KY 139 & 807

Description: Served in Revolutionary War, l0th Regiment, Donoho's Company under General Nathanael Greene. Born in Bertie County, N.C. in 1760. Married Mary Standley in 1790. He migrated to Donaldson Creek, 1806, and settled on 200-acre Kentucky land grant. Built cabin 50 yards south of here. Died 1832; buried with wife in family graveyard 1/2 mile south. See over.

(Reverse) James Thomas, Sr. - First Thomas to settle permanently in area. Active in county affairs and served as justice of the peace. Seven children were: Cullen, Temperance, Starkie, Mary, Perry, and James, Jr., all born in N.C.; and Stanley, born in Kentucky. His descendants, who present this marker in his honor, have migrated to a number of states, although many still live in Trigg Co. Over.

(Subjects: Revolutionary War)

James Thompson, 1750-1825
(Marker Number: 1371)

County: Garrard
Location: Dick's River Baptist Church, N. of Lancaster, US 27

Description: Burial site of first Lincoln Co. surveyor, commissioned Jan., 1781. Surveyed this area, then part of Lincoln Co. Daniel Boone was made Deputy Surveyor under him, 1783. Thompson, nephew of Isaac Shelby, was State Rep., Garrard Co., 1803; State Senator, 1804-06. First Lt. with 12th Va. Militia in Rev. War. Trustee of Kentucky Academy, 1794, and the Lancaster Academy, 1798.

(Subjects: Boone, Daniel | Revolutionary War | Shelby, Isaac)

Jessamine County
(Marker Number: 947)

County: Jessamine
Location: Nicholasville, Courthouse lawn, US 27

Description: Formed from Fayette County, 1798. Named by Col. John Price, one of Representatives in Legislature, who stated he named it for flower which flourishes in region and for Jessamine Creek. A moving legend tells that the creek was named for Jessamine Douglass, daughter of an early settler, who was stealthily tomahawked by an Indian as she rested on the banks of the creek.

(Reverse) Nicholasville - County seat laid out in 1798 by Rev. John Metcalf, Methodist, who opened the first school in area, 1794. Chartered by legislature, 1812. Named for George Nicholas (1754-99); colonel in Revolution, "father of Kentucky constitution"; first Ky. Attorney General. John McLean, U.S. Supreme Court Justice, dissenter in Dred Scott case, 1857, spent part of boyhood years in vicinity.

(Subjects: Revolutionary War)

John Curd
(Marker Number: 1795)

County: Jessamine
Location: 3 mi. from Wilmore on High Bridge Pike, KY 29

Description: A Rev. War soldier, John Curd lived here. The Va. Gen. Assembly established tobacco inspection warehouse on Curd's land, 1786, at mouth of Dix River, as well as a public ferry across Ky. River. Curd's l1/2-story Federal house, with Flemish bond brickwork and original interior woodwork, is on National Reg. of Historic Places. Presented by Descendants of John Curd, 1986.

(Subjects: Ferry | Revolutionary War)

John Fry
(Marker Number: 917)

County: Casey
Location: N. of Liberty, US 127

Description: Entered land on Carpenter's Creek 8 miles north, 1780, on a Treasury Warrant for service in Revolution. Land grant signed, 1783, by Gov. Benj. Harrison. Engaged in Battle of Point Pleasant, 1774. Served in Rockingham Militia, Va., during Revolution. With Kentuckians when killed at Blue Licks Battle, 1782, at age of 28. Four generations of family owned land over a century. Presented by Mrs. Mary Frye Barley, Whittier, Calif.

(Subjects: Blue Licks, Battle of | Indians | Revolutionary War)

John Hammon
(Marker Number: 1575)

County: Owen
Location: Near Mussel Shoals Baptist Church, 8 mi. E. of Owenton, KY 330

Description: Born in Virginia, 1760, John Hammon was a Revolutionary War soldier. He served in the battle of King's Mountain, and was also a defender of Bryan's Station in Kentucky, 1782. Shortly afterwards, Hammon joined Colonel Benjamin Logan's expedition against Indian towns in Ohio. Helped establish Mussel Shoals Baptist Church in 1817; buried in churchyard, 1868.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Forts and Stations | Indians | Logan, Benjamin | Revolutionary War)

John Hardin, 1753-92
(Marker Number: 931)

County: Washington
Location: 3 mi. E. of Springfield, US 150

Description: Soldier, Indian fighter, surveyor. In Dunmore's War, 1774. Served under Gen. Daniel Morgan in the War of the Revolution. Cited for bravery, Saratoga. Explored this area, 1780; Q. M. for General Clark, Wabash expedition, 1787; Colonel, Nelson Co. Militia, 1789; Cmdr., Ky. troops, Maumee Campaign, 1790. In 1792, U.S. peace envoy to Ohio Indians; foully murdered by them.

(Subjects: Clark, George Rogers | Dunmore, John Murray | Indians | Morgan, Daniel | Revolutionary War)

John Waller (1758-1823)
(Marker Number: 1911)

County: Pendleton
Location: 3 mi. S. of Falmouth, US 27

Description: This Rev. War soldier helped build Kenton's Station near Maysville, 1784. Commissioned capt. of militia for Bourbon Co.; later trustee and tavern owner at Millersburg. Served in Va. and Ky. legislatures. A founder of Falmouth, 1793, he owned gristmill and sawmill on south fork of Licking. Buried family cem.; Waller monument nearby. Presented by Capt. John Waller Chapter, Daughters of American Revolution.

(Subjects: Forts and Stations | Grist Mills | Revolutionary War)

Johnston's Inn
(Marker Number: 1283)

County: Bourbon
Location: 5 mi. W. of Paris, KY 627

Description: Robert Johnston, a Revolutionary War captain, was born in Virginia in 1749. He and his wife operated a tavern in their house here from 1796-1812. Located on what was the main road between Maysville and Lexington, this inn served stage and horseback passengers in its 30-foot tavern room with sleeping accommodations overhead. This house appears on first Ky. map of 1784.

(Subjects: Revolutionary War)

Keeneland
(Marker Number: 2)

County: Fayette
Location: US 60, Lexington

Description: Here on May 14, 1825, General LaFayette was entertained by Major John Keene who had served as his Aide-De-Camp during the Revolutionary War.

(Subjects: Lafayette, Marquis de | Revolutionary War)

Leitch's Station, 1789
(Marker Number: 117)

County: Campbell
Location: Park 'N Ride on KY 9, Wilder

Description: Site of first white settlement in Campbell County. Established by Major David Leitch (1753-1794), aide-de-camp to General Lawson during the Revolutionary War.

(Subjects: Forts and Stations | Revolutionary War)

Leslie/Lesley Settlement
(Marker Number: 2034)

County: Pike
Location: Mountain Pub Links, Lower John's Creek Rd.

Description: This early permanent settlement in the Big Sandy Valley was named for Rev. War veteran Wm. Robert Leslie (1729-1802). Leslie moved to this site at John's Creek ca. 1790. His son Robert joined him shortly before his father's death. William and Robert are buried in separate plots on original settlement site. Presented by Leslie/Lesley Family Association.

(Subjects: Creeks | Revolutionary War)

Lewis and Clark in Kentucky - Locust Grove
(Marker Number: 2086)

County: Jefferson
Location: Louisville, 561 Blankenbaker Ln.

Description: Meriwether Lewis and William Clark celebrated the expeditions' success and Clark's return home with family gathering here. Only known existing structure west of Appalachians related to expedition. Clark sent seeds and wrote 4 letters to sister Lucy and husband during travels. Presented by Falls of the Ohio Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Committee.

(Reverse) George Rogers Clark At Locust Grove - George Rogers Clark moved to Locust Grove in 1809 following amputation of his right leg. He lived here with sister Lucy and her husband William Croghan until Clark's death in 1818. Clark recognized by Va. in 1812 for his exploits and valor in Revolutionary War and awarded a ceremonial sword. Over. Presented by Historic Locust Grove.

(Subjects: Clark, George Rogers | Clark, William | Lewis and Clark Expedition | Revolutionary War)

Lewis and Clark in Kentucky - Trough Spring
(Marker Number: 2085)

County: Jefferson
Location: Louisville, Trough Springs Ln. & Dundee Rd.

Description: While on the Corps of Discovery's expedition to the Pacific Ocean, coleader William Clark wrote six letters to his brother Jonathan at Trough Spring. In 1805 he sent over 30 expedition artifacts here for family and friends. See over. Presented by The Filson Historical Society.

(Reverse) Trough Spring - Built under Wm. Clark's supervision on site selected by George R. Clark for their brother Jonathan when he moved to Ky., 1802. Jonathan was Rev. War veteran and major gen. of Va. Militia. Trough Spring remained his home until death, 1811. House has had many owners and several names. Appearance has been altered but original core of house remains. Presented by The Filson Historical Society.

(Subjects: Clark, George Rogers | Clark, William | Lewis and Clark Expedition | Revolutionary War)

Lexington
(Marker Number: 136)

County: Fayette
Location: In front of Cardinal Hill Hospital, Versailles Rd., Lexington

Description: (Duplicate markers in front of Zandale Shopping Center, Nicholasville Rd., US 27, and approximately 11/2 mi. NE of New Circle Rd. & Paris Pike, US 27, Fayette Co.) Named in honor of first Battle of the American Revolution. William McConnell was among the party of hunters who came to site from Harrodsburg in 1775. Built cabin to obtain land title but driven off by Indians. Lexington later settled by Robert Patterson and companions, 1779. Major frontier town. Home of Henry Clay, Mary Todd Lincoln and John C. Breckinridge.

(Subjects: Breckinridge, John Cabell | Clay, Henry | Harrodsburg | Indians | Lexington | Lincoln, Mary Todd | McConnell, William | Revolutionary War)

Lexington Named
(Marker Number: 554)

County: Fayette
Location: Entrance to McConnell Springs Dr. & Old Frankfort Pk., Lexington

Description: In early June of 1775, a party of frontiersmen, led by William McConnell, camped near here on a branch of Elkhorn Creek. Upon hearing of the colonists' victory at Lexington, Mass., on April 19, 1775, they named their campsite Lexington to commemorate the first battle of the American Revolution. Impressed with the area, they hoped to see a town here some day.

(Reverse)Lexington Settled - Due to danger of Indian attacks, permanent settlement was delayed for four years. In 1779 Colonel Robert Patterson and 25 companions came from Fort Harrod and erected a blockhouse at present Main and Mill streets. Cabins and stockade were soon built, making fort a place of importance. The town of Lexington was established on May 6, 1782, by act of Va. Gen. Assembly.

(Subjects: Civil War | Forts and Stations | Lexington | McConnell, William | Revolutionary War)

Liberty Hall: A National Historic Landmark
(Marker Number: 1653)

County: Franklin
Location: 218 Wilkinson, Frankfort

Description: This Georgian mansion was begun 1796, by John Brown and named for Lexington, Va., academy he attended. His wife Margaretta and Elizabeth Love began first Sunday School west of Alleghenies in garden. Guests have included James Monroe, Zachary Taylor, Andrew Jackson and Gen. Lafayette. In 1937 property deeded to Liberty Hall, Inc. Over.

(Reverse) John Brown (1757-1837) - A member of the Continental Congress and one of Kentucky's first two U.S. senators, 1792-1805, John Brown was in the Revolutionary War under Washington and served as aide to Lafayette. After reading law with Thomas Jefferson, he came to Kentucky and purchased this square from Andrew Holmes. In 1799 John married Margaretta Mason of New York; brought her here, 1801.

(Subjects: Jackson, Andrew | Jefferson, Thomas | Lafayette, Marquis de | Revolutionary War | Taylor, Zachary | Washington, George)

Lindsey Cemetery
(Marker Number: 1220)

County: Harrison
Location: 11/2 mi. N. of KY 36 on KY 1743

Description: Located one-half mile east, this pioneer cemetery is the burial place of settlers, among them four Revolutionary War veterans, Rangers of the Frontiers, 1778-83: Capt. Thomas Moore, Capt. William Moore, Lt. David Lindsey, John Makemson. This plot set aside about 1800 by David Lindsey, who brought his family here about 1780. See over. Marker presented by descendants, 1968.

(Reverse) Makemson Mill and Distillery - Operated in the early 1800s and located on adjacent Mill Creek, on land purchased in 1795 by the Makemson (McKemson) family, who intermarried with the Lindseys. David Lindsey appointed Harrison County's first coroner, 1794. John and Andrew Makemson appointed surveyors in 1807. See over. Marker presented by descendants, 1968.

(Subjects: Cemeteries | Revolutionary War)

Lt. Gen. Field Harris, USMC, 1895-1967
(Marker Number: 1322)

County: Woodford
Location: Pisgah-Mt. Vernon Rd., 1 mi. N. of US 60

Description: Commanding general of US Marine Air Wing at invasion of Guadalcanal, 1942, WW II; and Korea, 1950. US Naval Academy, 1917; WW I. A courageous and inspiring leader. Harris' 21 combat decorations included army and navy Distinguished Service Medals, Legion of Merit with 3 Gold Stars, Order of British Empire. Buried in Pisgah Cemetery.

(Reverse) Military Forebears

Lt. Gen. Field Harris, USMC, ancestors included:

William Field, came to Ky. with Harrod, then fought in Dunmore's War, 1774.

Col. John Field, killed at Point Pleasant, Dunmore's War, 1774.

Capt. Benjamin Field, Revolution, 1780-81.

Col. Ezekiel Field, Revolutionary War, died at Battle of Blue Licks, 1782.

Gen. E. H. Field, a parade marshal at ceremonies of Boone reinterment, 1845. Fought in Mexican War, 1847.

Man of Courage
(Marker Number: 1548)

County: Ohio
Location: 415 Mulberry St., Hartford

Description: William Smeathers took part in American Revolution and War of 1812; helped erect fort here and at Vienna (later Calhoun) in early 1780s. He was the subject of a sketch by Washington Irving, 1797. Smeathers served on first grand jury of Court of Quarter Sessions at Hartford, 1803. Joined Stephen F. Austin in Texas, 1821, as one of "Old Three Hundred."

(Subjects: Revolutionary War | War of 1812)

Martin's Station - One mile
(Marker Number: 150)

County: Bourbon
Location: 3 mi. NW of Paris, US 27

Description: Revolutionary fort built in 1779, destroyed by British and Indians commanded by Captain Henry Bird, June 18, 1780.

(Subjects: Forts and Stations | Indians | Revolutionary War)

McFadin's Station
(Marker Number: 981)

County: Warren
Location: Cumberland Trace Elementary School, Bowling Green

Description: The first in this area, 1785. On north bank of Barren River, built by Andrew McFadin (McFadden), one of 8 brothers from N.C., all of whom fought in Revolutionary War. Five of them later came to Ky., settled along Barren River. Andrew made first surveys of much of the land in this region. McFadin's was stopover for Robert Moore, who founded Bowling Green about 1796.

(Reverse) Cumberland Trace - McFadin's Station stood near the Cumberland Trace, an important artery in the development of this region, used by many who settled this area. The route branched off from the Wilderness Road near Harrodsburg, came past present sites of Greensburg and Glasgow, crossed the Barren River here and continued on to the Cumberland settlements, now Nashville, Tenn.

(Subjects: Bowling Green | Cumberland Trace | Forts and Stations | Revolutionary War | Roads | Wilderness Road)

McFadin's Station
(Marker Number: 1665)

County: Warren
Location: KY 1402, Porter Pike, Bowling Green

Description: First settlement in Warren County, 1/4 mi. east, was on north side of Barren River near mouth of Drake's Creek. Andrew McFadin, Rev. War soldier from N.C., surveyed area and established station, 1785. It was a popular stopover on Cumberland Trace. Emmett Logan, a Louisville Times editor, once owned land where station stood. Henry Watterson was frequent visitor to his home.

(Subjects: Creeks | Cumberland Trace | Forts and Stations | Revolutionary War | Rivers)

Melmont
(Marker Number: 1403)

County: Cumberland
Location: 2 mi. N. of Burkesville, KY 704

Description: The home of Brig. Gen. John Edwards King (1757-1828). Revolutionary War land grant for service through war attaining rank of Capt., 1780. Born in Va. Settled here 1799. Outstanding military tactician in War of 1812. Commended by Shelby for leadership in Battle of the Thames, 1813. Served as clerk of both county and circuit courts, 1803-24. His gravestone here.

(Subjects: Revolutionary War | Shelby, Isaac | Thames, Battle of | War of 1812)

Mercer County
(Marker Number: 1258)

County: Mercer
Location: Harrodsburg, Courthouse lawn, Main St., US 68, 127

Description: Formed by Virginia Act in 1785, before Kentucky became a state. Included most of present Anderson and Boyle, part of Franklin, Casey, Garrard counties. First permanent English settlement west of the Alleghenies, founded as Harrodstown by James Harrod, 1774. Harrodsburg seat of government of Kentucky County, 1776; Lincoln County, 1780; Mercer County, 1785. Over.

(Reverse) County Named - For Gen. Hugh Mercer, ca. 1725-77. A native of Scotland, he came to America about 1746. Officer in French and Indian War, 1755-59. Served with Washington. Was the commandant at Fort Pitt. Hero in Revolution. Instrumental in success at Trenton, 1776, and Princeton, 1777, where he was bayonetted to death by Hessians. He owned 13,000 acres in Ky. District. Over.

(Subjects: Harrod, James | Harrodsburg | Revolutionary War)

Michael Cassidy (1755-1829)
(Marker Number: 1388)

County: Fleming
Location: Jct. KY 32 & Cassidy Rd., 2 mi. W. of Flemingsburg

Description: A fearless Indian fighter in over 30 battles, Michael Cassidy built Cassidy Station (site-one mile south) in later 1780s. A native of Ireland, he came to Va. as cabin boy at age 12. Enlisted early in Revolution and was with Washington at British surrender at Yorktown, 1781. Settled in Fleming Co., Ky.; served 1800-06 as first senator and several terms as representative.

(Subjects: Forts and Stations | Revolutionary War | Washington, George)

Montgomery County, 1797
(Marker Number: 1216)

County: Montgomery
Location: Mt. Sterling, Courthouse lawn, US 60

Description: Named for General Richard Montgomery, Revolutionary War officer. Born in Ireland, 1738. An advocate of colonial freedom, he commanded continental forces in the north, capturing first British colors in war, Fort St. Johns, 1775. Killed in Quebec attack, December 31, 1775. Original county taken from Clark; included area of 2 present counties and parts of 8 others.

(Subjects: Revolutionary War)

Morgan Springs
(Marker Number: 1547)

County: Union
Location: Main St. in front of City Hall, Morganfield, KY 56

Description: Under the municipal building lies the old Morgan Springs, named for General Daniel Morgan of Revolutionary War fame. Water from spring furnishes a portion of the supply used by fountain in front of building. The city of Morganfield was established in 1811 on part of a military grant that was given to Daniel Morgan; Morganfield named for him.

(Subjects: Morgan, Daniel | Revolutionary War | Springs)

Mount Zion Presbyterian Church
(Marker Number: 2245)

County: Muhlenberg
Location: Hwy. 62 E, Central City

Description: Historic mountzion meetinghouse built 1804 at crossroads of wagon trails. A plain hewed log house 24x42 with shingle roof, plain pulpit & common seats. In 1810 Muhl Co Court named it in surveys of 3 precincts. Circuit riding missionaries from Philadelphia served the group until Rev. Isaac Bard came in 1822. Over

(Reverse) Deeded in 1822 by Thomas Irvin to congregation of Mountzion Society. Organized Dec.1, 1823 by Rev. Bard with Andrew Glenn, William Young and John Culbertson as its elders. Revolutionary & Civil War soldiers rest beside slaves in the cemetery. An original axe-hewn floor beam with wooden peg is exposed to view in the basement. Over

(Subjects: Civil War | Presbyterian Church | Revolutionary War)

Muhlenberg County
(Marker Number: 821)

County: Muhlenberg
Location: Greenville, Courthouse lawn, US 62

Description: Formed 1798 out of parts of Logan and Christian counties. Named for Gen. Peter Muhlenberg, 1746-1807, of Pa. Ordained minister, 1768. "A time to preach and a time to fight." Entered Revolutionary Army as Col., Eighth Va. (German) Regt. Active from 1776 to surrender of Yorktown. U.S. Congress, Senate. Collector of Customs, Phila. Many from his regiment pioneered here.

(Subjects: Revolutionary War)

Old Calvary Cemetery-1/4 mile
(Marker Number: 1667)

County: Marion
Location: Calvary, KY 208 at the road leading to cem.

Description: Early Catholic settlers came to Rolling Fork area after 1790 and established Calvary Settlement. Among those buried in the Catholic cemetery, later renamed Holy Mary, are Revolutionary War soldiers, originally from Maryland: John Barton Abell, Henry Hudson Wathen, and Benedict Spalding. Another soldier-settler, Samuel Abell IV, died 1795, before cemetery created.

(Subjects: Catholic Church | Cemeteries | Revolutionary War)

Old Mulkey Church
(Marker Number: 721)

County: Monroe
Location: 2 mi. S. of Tompkinsville, KY 1446

Description: First church in this area located 200 yards from here. Formed, 1773, by Philip Mulkey, other settlers from Carolinas. Church grew till this larger house built in 1804. Building in form of the Cross, 12 corners for Apostles, 3 doors for Trinity. Daniel Boone's sister, Hannah, and Revolutionary War soldiers buried in graveyard.

(Subjects: Boone, Daniel | Revolutionary War)

Oldham County, 1824
(Marker Number: 1251)

County: Oldham
Location: La Grange, Courthouse lawn, KY 53, 146

Description: Taken from parts of Jefferson, Shelby, and Henry counties, it was the 74th formed. Named for Col. William Oldham, native Virginian, officer in War of Revolution. Commanded regiment of Kentucky militia in ill-fated Indian campaign on Wabash River in 1791, led by General St. Clair. Oldham was one of over 800 killed in battle, half of troops engaged.

(Subjects: Revolutionary War)

On Washington's Guard
(Marker Number: 1190)

County: Hart
Location: At Three Forks Baptist Church, Hammonsville, KY 357

Description: Sergeant Joseph Timberlake, born in Va., 1752; buried here, 1841. Revolutionary soldier. One of the members of General Washington's bodyguard. All were chosen as being "sober, young, active and well built, men of good character that possess pride of appearing soldier like, those having family connection in this country, and men of some property."

(Subjects: Revolutionary War | Washington, George)

Paint Lick Presbyterian Church
(Marker Number: 1562)

County: Garrard
Location: 3 mi. W. of Paint Lick, KY 52

Description: Founded 1784 by Rev. David Rice. Early elders of the church: Thomas Maxwell, Alexander Henderson, James Woods, Samuel Woods, Robert Brank, George Denny, Robert Henry. First located in Paint Lick Cemetery. Second building erected circa 1830 on present site. During Civil War several skirmishes here; membership split. Present building was erected, 1875; church reunited.

(Reverse) Paint Lick Cemetery - In this cemetery are soldiers from Revolutionary and Civil wars. There are eight Revolutionary soldiers, including Thos. Kennedy, John Slavin, John Courtney, Robert Brank, Walter Burnside, William Miller, Humphrey Bates, and John Provine. The last was a charter member of Paint Lick Presbyterian Church, and his is oldest marked grave in cemetery, 1792.

(Subjects: Cemeteries | Civil War | Presbyterian Church | Revolutionary War)

Patriot's Stage Stop
(Marker Number: 1337)

County: Scott
Location: White Sulphur, Jct. of Ironworks Pk. & KY 227, 460

Description: This house, 1800-32, a stagecoach stop owned by Julius Gibbs. On the Iron Works Pike, route for hauling iron products from furnaces in Bath County to Kentucky River. Gibbs enlisted 1775, in first Va. Regiment under Col. Patrick Henry. Served until 1781. Pioneer settler of Great Crossings, 1782. Charter member of its Baptist church, 1785. Presented by Mrs. Lena Gibbs Ransdell and Gibbs' Descendants.

(Subjects: Henry, Patrick | Iron Industry | Revolutionary War | Stagecoach Stops)

Patriot-Pioneer
(Marker Number: 897)

County: Nicholas
Location: Near Blue Licks Union Church, Old US 68

Description: Site of home and grave of Major George M. Bedinger over on hilltop. Born Pennsylvania, 1756. Died 1843. Officer War of Revolution. In defense of Boonesborough, 1779, and at siege of Yorktown, 1781. In 1784 came back to Ky. First to survey this area. Indian campaign, 1791. Ky. legislator, 1792-94. US Congress, 1803-07. Opposed slavery. Freed his slaves at their age thirty.

(Subjects: Boonesborough | Revolutionary War | Slavery)

Phelps Acres Farm
(Marker Number: 1802)

County: Russell
Location: At farm, N. of Jamestown, KY 92

Description: John Phelps served in the Revolutionary War as defender of Boonesborough. He and son Shadrach were still at fort with Daniel Boone in 1795. Shadrach and Celia (Stapp) Phelps settled here circa 1798. This farm continuously owned and operated by their descendants. Original log house was home for 3 generations. Two-story structure built by grandson John Quincy Phelps, 1875.

(Subjects: Boone, Daniel | Boonesborough | Forts and Stations | Revolutionary War)

Philip Buckner (1747-1820)
(Marker Number: 1842)

County: Bracken
Location: Augusta Public Square

Description: Captain Philip Buckner, an Englishman, was a Revolutionary War veteran. He came to Va., served adopted colony as issuing commissary, received extensive land grants, then settled here. In 1797, he donated this lot for Augusta Public Square as part of land for town. It became the site of the courthouse until it burned, 1848; pioneer jail still standing.

(Subjects: Revolutionary War)

Pioneer Ward
(Marker Number: 729)

County: Martin
Location: Inez, Courthouse lawn, KY 3, 40

Description: James Ward born in Virginia, 1758. He settled on Rockcastle Creek, three miles south of here, where he lived 50 years and died, 1848. Private, Virginia regiments, War of the Revolution, 1775-76, 1778. Came to Kentucky, 1779. With the Clark expedition against Indians, Chillicothe and Piqua, Ohio, 1780. In battles of Bryan Station, and Blue Licks, 1782. See other side.

(Reverse) Educator Ward - William B. Ward, 1877-1952. Buried in Saltwell Cemetery. Known as educator, author and leader in the field of education, 50 years. Principal in schools of eastern and northern Kentucky; head of the Old Sandy Valley Seminary at Paintsville. Author Outline of U.S. History; publisher The Mountain Journal and The New Day. Descended from Pioneer Ward. See other side.

(Subjects: Blue Licks, Battle of | Clark, George Rogers | Forts and Stations | Indians | Revolutionary War)

Pottinger's Station
(Marker Number: 1433)

County: Nelson
Location: Near Gethsemani, KY 52, 1 mi. E. of Jct. KY 247 & 52

Description: Site of one of the forts which protected the early settlement of Bardstown. Built by Samuel Pottinger, soldier in Revolution, who first saw the land in 1778 when he came from Maryland with troops of Capt. James Harrod. In 1781 Pottinger returned with his family and built station. It was often used as a refuge for other settlers migrating to Kentucky.

(Subjects: Bardstown | Forts and Stations | Harrod, James | Revolutionary War)

Pulaski County, 1799
(Marker Number: 1212)

County: Pulaski
Location: Somerset Community College, US 27

Description: Kentucky's 27th formed, its territory taken from Lincoln and Green Counties, was named for Count Casimir Pulaski, Polish patriot and soldier of liberty. He came to US when he learned of the Colonies' fight for freedom. A brigadier general in Revolution, he gave his life to the cause of America, Oct. 11, 1779. Counties in 7 states named for him. Over.

(Reverse) Somerset - Established as county seat, 1801, on 40 acres given by William Dodson. This site picked because of nearby spring; the path to it became the town's most traveled street. The first courthouse built of logs in 1801. Three have since been built, present one in 1871. Kentucky's first raw silk produced here, 1842, by Cyrenius Wait. City incorporated in 1888. See over.

(Subjects: Courthouses | Revolutionary War)

Rev. Robert Stockton
(Marker Number: 1496)

County: Metcalfe
Location: 2 mi. W. of Edmonton, US 68, KY 80

Description: Site of the home and grave of this Revolutionary War chaplain and pioneer Baptist preacher. Born in Va., 1743. "Submitted to believer's baptism" in 1771. Captured by the British at Brandywine, 1777, and held prisoner two years. Came to this area, 1799. Stockton helped form Strawberry and Green River Baptist Associations of which he was moderator. He died here, 1824.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Brandywine, Battle of | Revolutionary War)

Revolutionary War Soldier
(Marker Number: 1592)

County: Grayson
Location: S. of main entrance to Rough River Dam State Park, KY 79

Description: George Eskridge, born in Virginia in 1763, served in Revolutionary War, having enlisted in the Virginia Continental line at an early age. Eskridge came to Kentucky and settled in Grayson County, circa 1811. Built a log house at Falls of Rough River and established a ferry which connected a road known as Eskridge Ferry Road. He died in 1827.

(Subjects: Ferry | Revolutionary War | Rivers)

Revolutionary War Soldiers
(Marker Number: 1735)

County: Muhlenberg
Location: Greenville, Courthouse lawn

Description: Those who settled in Muhlenberg County:

Josiah Arnold
Elisha Atkinson
John Bone
James Craig
Albritain Drake
David Edward
Joshua Elkin
David Engler
Mathew Ganey
Sikes Garris
Andrew Glenn

Isaiah Hancock
John Harper
Nathan Harper
Michael Hill
Richard Hill
Hardy Hines
William Hopkins
John Hunt
Edward Jarvis

(Reverse) Revolutionary War Soldiers

Peter Kincheloe
John Littlepage
Ephraim McLean
John McMahon
Hugh Martin
Benjamin Neal
Abraham Newton
Jesse Oates
Joseph Pitt
William B. Rice
Richard D. Reynolds
Henry Rhoads

Michael Roll
Thomas Tetterton
Abraham Unsell, Jr.
Frederick Unsell
Henry Unsell
Lewis Webb
Arrington Wickliffe
Britton Willis
William Worthington
William Young
Matthew Zimmerman

(Subjects: Revolutionary War)

Revolutionary War Soldiers Buried in New Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery - 1 mile
(Marker Number: 1603)

County: Mercer
Location: McAfee, at New Providence Presbyterian Church, US 127

Description: James Cardwell, Robert Coleman, Isaac Coovert, Richard Holman, George McAfee, Samuel McAfee, John McGee, Thomas Smithey

(Subjects: Presbyterian Church | Revolutionary War)

Revolutionary War Widow
(Marker Number: 1314)

County: Logan
Location: 2 mi. SE of Russellville, KY 100

Description: Abigail, wife of General Daniel Morgan, died in 1816 and was buried in family cemetery 1/2 mi. south. Her husband, one of Washington's chief strategists during the Amer. Revolution, campaigned from Boston and Quebec, 1775, to the Carolinas, 1781. After Morgan's death and burial in Va., 1802, Mrs. Morgan came here and lived in this area about 10 years.

(Subjects: Morgan, Daniel | Revolutionary War | Washington, George)

Rogers Station, 1780
(Marker Number: 820)

County: Nelson
Location: 4 mi. W. of Bardstown, US 62

Description: Site of station located on 1,000-acre tract "marked and improved" in 1775 by Col. James Rogers. Born Va., 1742, died Ky., 1828. Fought in Dunmore's War, 1774, and Revolutionary War. Appointed Colonel, Nelson Co., Ky. Militia and the Justice of the Peace by Patrick Henry, Gov. of Va. Signer of "Petitions of Early Inhabitants of Ky." for separation from Va.

(Subjects: Forts and Stations | Henry, Patrick | Revolutionary War)

Russell County
(Marker Number: 954)

County: Russell
Location: Jamestown, Courthouse lawn, US 127

Description: Established, 1825, out of parts of Adair, Wayne, Cumberland. Named for Col. Wm. Russell (1758-1825). Lieut., Revolution; came Fayette Co., Ky. In Indian campaigns of 1791 and 1794. At Tippecanoe, 1811. Succeeded Gen. William H. Harrison in command Ind., Ill., Mo. frontier. Representative in Ky. Legislature for 13 sessions. Jamestown was established by Legislature, 1827.

(Subjects: Harrison, William Henry | Revolutionary War | Tippecanoe, Battle of)

Samuel May House
(Marker Number: 2018)

County: Floyd
Location: Prestonsburg, 117 N. Lake Dr., Old US 23 & US 460

Description: Built in 1817 by Samuel May, this is the oldest house in Prestonsburg. It was constructed of bricks manufactured at the site. The 350-acre farm, with its grist mill, was a recruitment and supply post for Confederates during Civil War. The house was restored in 1997 by the City of Prestonsburg and Friends of Samuel May House, Inc. Presented by Burl Spurlock Family.

(Reverse) Samuel May (1783-1851) - Son of Revolutionary War veteran John May and Sarah Phillips May, Samuel settled in Prestonsburg around 1807. Commissioned to build county's first brick courthouse in 1818. Elected state senator in 1835, he proposed improving a critical road in eastern Ky., the Mt. Sterling-Pound Gap Rd. He died in California during gold rush. Presented by E. Carter & P. Hughes Families.

(Subjects: Civil War | Confederate Army | Grist Mills | Mills | Revolutionary War | Roads)

Scott County, 1792
(Marker Number: 1248)

County: Scott
Location: Georgetown, Courthouse lawn, US 25, 460

Description: Formed out of a part of Woodford County, it was the second created after Kentucky became a state. Named for Gen. Charles Scott, 1739-1813, a Va. native. Officer in Revolution, saw service at Trenton, 1776, Germantown and Monmouth, 1777, Stony Point, 1779. Came to Kentucky in 1785. Represented Woodford Co. in the Va. Assembly, 1789-90. Fourth governor of Ky., 1808-12.

(Subjects: Revolutionary War)

Scott's Blockhouse
(Marker Number: 1094)

County: Carroll
Location: Carrollton, Point Park, US 42

Description: Blockhouse built here, 1789, by General Charles Scott for protection of settlers against Indians who had massacred and driven off earlier families. Scott came from Virginia, 1785. He was in the French and Indian Wars. Organized first company south of James River in the Revolution. Indian fighter, in Battle of Fallen Timbers, 1794. Gov. of Kentucky, 1808-12.

(Subjects: Fallen Timbers, Battle of | Forts and Stations | Indians | Revolutionary War)

Shandy Hall (Princeton)
(Marker Number: 1902)

County: Caldwell
Location: Big Spring Park, E. Washington St., Princeton

Description: Shandy Hall, two-story frame home built on bluff above Big Spring, built by William Prince on his 200-acre survey made in 1798. Prince, a Rev. War veteran from S.C., began town on waters of Eddy Creek. In 1817, Princetown became county seat of Caldwell Co. Changed to Princeton the next year, it was situated on 50-acre donation of Prince heirs. Presented by Caldwell Co. Bicentennial Committee and The Ky. Bicentennial Commission.

(Subjects: Creeks | Revolutionary War)

Shelby County, 1792
(Marker Number: 1238)

County: Shelby
Location: Courthouse lawn, 5th & Main Sts., Shelbyville

Description: Formed from a part of Jefferson County, it was the third created after Kentucky became a state. Named in honor of Isaac Shelby, 1750-1826, first Kentucky governor, 1792-96; elected again 1812-16. In the Revolutionary War, Indian campaigns, and War of 1812. He came to Kentucky in 1783. Member of the Kentucky Constitutional Conventions at Danville, 1784-92.

(Subjects: Constitutional Convention (1792) | Revolutionary War | Shelby, Isaac | War of 1812)

Site of Barnes Mill
(Marker Number: 1871)

County: Madison
Location: Barnes Mill Rd., approx. 8 mi. from Richmond

Description: Here a mill operated continuously by same family for over one hundred years. Elias Barnes, Sr., a Rev. War soldier, built mill on Silver Creek by 1796. It passed to Elias, Jr., a blacksmith, and then to his son James, a captain in the Mexican War. Other family members operated Barnes Mill until ca. 1913. Barnes Mill Pike is all that remains. Presented by Mrs. Jamie Bronston Long.

(Subjects: Creeks | Mexican War | Mills | Revolutionary War)

Site of Finley Home
(Marker Number: 789)

County: Fleming
Location: KY 57, Flemingsburg

Description: John Finley, 1748-1837, pioneer-surveyor who came to Ky. in 1773. Discovered Upper Blue (Salt) Licks, surveyed land to Ky. River near present Frankfort. Commissioned major, 1783, for notable service in Revolution. Judge Advocate of NW Terr., 1792. Came here with family, 1796, from Penn., farmed 1,000-acre land grant. Member Kentucky House of Representatives, 1800-04.

(Subjects: Kentucky River | Revolutionary War)

Soldier's Retreat
(Marker Number: 1968)

County: Jefferson
Location: Nottingham Pkwy. & Seaton Springs, off Hurstbourne

Description: Home of Colonel Richard C. Anderson 1750-1826, American Rev. patriot. Aide to Lafayette, wounded at siege of Trenton and Savannah, captured at Charleston, fought at Yorktown, where surrender of Lord Cornwallis to Washington in 1781 completed the Revolution. Married Elizabeth Clark, sister General George Rogers Clark. Second wife Sarah Marshall, cousin Chief Justice John Marshall. Over.

(Reverse) Soldier's Retreat - Completed by Anderson in 1794, with massive walls of limestone over two feet thick, it was a refuge from possible Indian attack. Damaged by earthquake 1811 and lightning 1840, the homestead was later dismantled. Distinguished by 1983 listing on National Register Historic Places, Soldier's Retreat reconstructed by L. Leroy Highbaugh, Jr. Presented by City of Hurstbourne.

(Subjects: Clark, George Rogers | Lafayette, Marquis de | National Register of Historic Places | Revolutionary War)

Spring Hill
(Marker Number: 948)

County: Clark
Location: 6-1/2 mi. W. of Winchester on Colby Rd.

Description: Home of Hubbard Taylor, soldier, surveyor, politician. Born, Va., 1760; in Am. Revolution, 1776-78. Came to Ky. as surveyor, 1780. In 1790 brought family, built this home. In first Ky. Const. Conv., 1792; in Ky. Senate, 1796-1800 and 1815-19. Presidential elector six times. Died in 1840. His kinsman, Pres. James Madison, visited here; also Henry Clay, other statesmen.

(Subjects: Clay, Henry | Constitutional Convention (1792) | Madison, James | Revolutionary War)

St. Vincent's Academy
(Marker Number: 1717)

County: Union
Location: Between Waverly and Morganfield, near Jct. US 60 & KY 141

Description: Sisters of Charity from Nazareth-Angela Spink, Frances Gardner, and Cecily O'Brien-arrived here, 1820. They began a girls boarding school on this site on land of Alvey family. With aid of Father Elisha Durbin, school gained renown. It operated until 1967. First Catholic cemetery in county joins the school site. Buried here are several Revolutionary War soldiers.

(Subjects: Revolutionary War | Schools | Sisters of Charity of Nazareth)

Steamboat Inventor
(Marker Number: 944)

County: Nelson
Location: Old Town Cem., Bardstown, US 31-E

Description: First burial place of John Fitch. Reinterred, 1927, in Court Square. Born Conn., 1743. Appointed Lt. of N.J. Co., lst Reg. in Revolutionary War. Named Ky. deputy surveyor, 1780. Acquired 1,600 acres. Established home here in 1782. Conceived idea of steamboat 1785; built small one, 1786. Demonstrated larger one on Delaware River before framers of US Constitution, 1787. See over.

(Reverse) Steamboat Inventor - In Oct., 1788, he built boat which carried passengers on 20-mile trip from Philadelphia to Burlington. In 1790 constructed boat which ran regular schedule between those cities. On Aug. 26, 1791, patent granted to Fitch by US Congress. France also granted patent, 1791. Returned here, 1796, died in 1798. Robert Fulton developed his boat, The Clermont, in 1807. See over.

(Subjects: Inventors | Revolutionary War | Steamboats)

Steuben's Lick
(Marker Number: 140)

County: Hopkins
Location: 31/2 mi. N. of Madisonville at Manitou, US 41-A

Description: Named for the Prussian soldier Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von Steuben. Born in 1730, he came to America in 1777 to aid the cause of the Revolution. Steuben instructed Washington's army at Valley Forge and was first Inspector General of the Army. Came here to inspect his military grants and visited the Lick. Died in New York, 1794.

(Subjects: Revolutionary War | Washington, George)

The Battle of Middle Creek
(Marker Number: 2093)

County: Floyd
Location: At battlefield site, Jct. KY 114 & 404

Description: At this site, on Jan. 10, 1862, Union troops under Col. James A. Garfield defeated Confederates led by Gen. Humphrey Marshall. Garfield's 1,100 Ohioans and Kentuckians advanced up Middle Creek and clashed with Marshall's 1,967 Virginians and Kentuckians. Marshall's main force occupied ridge on the south side of Middle Creek. The battle began about noon, with the Union troops fighting their way up the ridges and the Confederates counterattacking down them. Turning point came at 4:00 p.m., when Garfield's reserves arrived from Paintsville. Faced with fresh Union troops and advancing shadows, Marshall withdrew his troops from ridge and retreated. Union losses: 3 killed, 18 wounded; Confederate losses: 12 killed, 15 wounded.

(Reverse) The Fitzpatrick Farm - The Battle of Middle Creek was fought on land owned by Henry Clay Fitzpatrick (1823-1895), son of Jonathan Fitzpatrick and grandson of Bath Co., Va., native John Fitzpatrick, Revolutionary War veteran, who established a farm here sometime before 1800. John is buried on Graveyard Point, Garfield's command post during battle. Henry's son Hiram H. Fitzpatrick, Floyd County Clerk, inherited the farm and passed it to his son Henry D. Fitzpatrick, Sr. and daughter Osa F. Ligon. Next owners were Henry D. Fitzpatrick, Jr., president of The Bank Josephine, and Osa's daughter, Sally Ligon Clarke. Farm is now owned by Middle Creek National Battlefield Foundation, founded in 1992 by Franklin D. Fitzpatrick, son of H. D. Fitzpatrick, Jr.

(Subjects: Confederate Army | Garfield, James A. | Marshall, Humphrey | Revolutionary War | Union Army)

The Point
(Marker Number: 1472)

County: Kenton
Location: George Rogers Clark Park, Riverside Dr., Covington

Description: Confluence of Ohio and Licking Rivers. Christopher Gist, Agent of the Ohio Company, was first white man known to have set foot on Point, 1751. The Lieutenant of Kentucky Co., Va., Col. John Bowman, led expedition from here against Shawnee Indians in Ohio, 1777. Governor Isaac Shelby rendezvoused 4,000 Ky. troops here before his victory at the Thames, 1813. Over.

(Reverse) Pioneer Leaders Here - Many other pioneer leaders made the Point a base for military operations, among them Benjamin Logan, Daniel Boone, Simon Kenton and George Rogers Clark. In 1780 and 1782 Clark and his 2 regiments met here before crossing the Ohio to attack the Shawnees. Second expedition was to avenge the Battle of Blue Licks; 5 Indian towns were destroyed. See over.

(Subjects: Blue Licks, Battle of | Boone, Daniel | Clark, George Rogers | Indians | Kenton, Simon | Kentucky County (Virginia) | Logan, Benjamin | Revolutionary War | Shawnee Indians | Shelby, Isaac | Thames, Battle of | War of 1812)

Town House of Maj. Richard Bibb
(Marker Number: 1514)

County: Logan
Location: Eighth & Winter Sts., Russellville, US 431

Description: Bibb, a Revolutionary War soldier, was born in Va. in 1752. He came to Lexington, Kentucky, in 1798; moved to Logan Co. the next year where he built Bibb's Chapel. Later, erected this house for his wife. Maj. Bibb freed 29 of his slaves in 1829 and sent them to Liberia. He died in 1839, and his will provided for the release of his other slaves and gave them land.

(Subjects: African American | Revolutionary War)

Town Spring
(Marker Number: 1607)

County: Pulaski
Location: South Vine St., Somerset

Description: Near the site of this spring Somerset was established as the county seat in 1801 on forty acres given by William Dodson. The path to it became the town's most traveled street in order to drink from the Old Town Spring. Thus a saying became popular, "Whoever drinks from the Old Town Spring will have wisdom and will always return to Somerset." Over.

(Reverse) Pulaski County, 1799 As Kentucky's 27th county, its territory was taken from Lincoln and Green counties and named for Count Casimir Pulaski, a Polish patriot and soldier, who came to America when he learned of the Colonies' fight for freedom. A brigadier general in Revolution, he gave his life to the cause of America, Oct. 11, 1779. Counties in seven states are named for him.

(Subjects: Revolutionary War)

Uncle Tom's Cabin
(Marker Number: 1070)

County: Garrard
Location: 4 mi. W. of Paint Lick, KY 52

Description: Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin, visited the Kennedy home-see other side-while gathering some of the material for her book. Legendary cabin of Uncle Tom was behind the mansion, which was torn down about 1926. The book inflamed anti-slavery sentiment throughout the North and deep resentment in the South, with its publication in 1851.

(Reverse) Gen. Thomas Kennedy - One mile south to home site of No. Car. Rev. War veteran who came to Ky., 1780. Member first Ky. Const. Conv.; first Senate; Comm. which named Frankfort as capital. Appointed Brig. Gen. of Militia. Leader in forming Garrard County and its Representative for eight terms. At the time of his death, 1836, he owned a plantation of 7,000 acres and 200 slaves. Over.

(Subjects: Capitals | Constitutional Convention (1792) | Revolutionary War | Slavery)

Union County, 1811
(Marker Number: 1250)

County: Union
Location: Morganfield, Courthouse lawn, US 60, 641

Description: The 55th Kentucky county created, it was formed entirely out of Henderson County. "It was possibly so named because of the unanimity of its citizens for division of the old county." Morganfield made county seat. Named for Gen. Daniel Morgan, who owned the land. Officer throughout the Revolutionary War, from 1775 at Quebec to 1781 at Cowpens, S.C.

(Subjects: Morgan, Daniel | Revolutionary War)

Van Meter Fort
(Marker Number: 1494)

County: Hardin
Location: 1/2 mi. W. of Elizabethtown, US 62

Description: Site of fort, erected 1780, by Jacob Van Meter, Sr., who led a party of 100 settlers from Va. to "the Falls of the Ohio." They made their journey on 27 flatboats and suffered many hardships during their trip. One member of group, John Swan, was killed by Indians. Van Meter built his fort by the spring which supplied water for Elizabethtown for many years. Over.

(Reverse) Van Meter Fort - Van Meter brought seed wheat from Virginia; built a grist mill. The fort, October, 1790, was scene of an Indian skirmish. Van Meter was a founder of Elizabethtown and Hardin County. Helped organize Severn's Valley Baptist Church, 1781; served in Revolutionary War as Captain in Clark's Northwest expedition. Buried at fort; remains later moved to Elizabethtown Cemetery.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Cemeteries | Clark, George Rogers | Falls of the Ohio | Forts and Stations | Indians | Mills | Revolutionary War)

Veterans of American Revolution Elected Governor of Kentucky
(Marker Number: 1372)

County: Franklin
Location: Old State Capitol, Frankfort

Description:

Isaac Shelby, 1792-96, 1812-16; Col., Va. Militia
James Garrard, 1796-1800, 1800-4; Col., Va. Militia
Christopher Greenup, 1804-8; Col., Va. Militia
Charles Scott, 1808-12; Brevet Maj. Gen., Cont. Army
George Madison, 1816-died same year; Capt., Caroline Militia, Va.
John Adair, 1820-24; Brig. Gen., S.C. Line

Presented by Ky. Soc. Sons of the Revolution.

(Reverse) Veterans of American Revolution Elected U.S. Senator from Ky.

John Brown, 1792-1805; Private, Va. Militia
John Edwards, 1792-95; Drummer, Pa. Line
Humphrey Marshall, 1795-1804; Capt.,Va. Militia
John Breckinridge, 1801-5; Subaltern, Va. Militia
George Walker, 1814; Pvt., Morgan's Rifle Corps
John Adair, 1805-6; Brig. Gen., S.C. Line

Presented by Ky. Soc. Sons of the Revolution.

(Subjects: Breckinridge, John Cabell | Governors | Revolutionary War | Shelby, Isaac)

Warren Cash (1760-1850)
(Marker Number: 1683)

County: Hardin
Location: SE corner of Jct. of KY 1136 & 1868, near Gilead Baptist Church

Description: With Va. Militia from 1776-1780, Cash took part in the battles of Brandywine and Monmouth, several skirmishes, and was with Washington at Valley Forge. Married Susannah Baskett, who taught him to read. They came to Ky., joined Baptist Church, and Cash became a minister. Moved to Hardin Co. in 1806. Among churches he organized was Gilead, 1824. Both he and wife buried here.

(Subjects: Baptist Church | Brandywine, Battle of | Revolutionary War | Washington, George)

Washington County
(Marker Number: 853)

County: Washington
Location: Nelson County line, US 150

Description: The first county formed by first Assembly of Kentucky, 1792. Named for Geo. Washington. Springfield, county seat, laid off, 1793, by Matthew Walton; veteran of War of Revolution, legislator. Courthouse built in 1816, oldest used as such in state (1965). First settlers in area, 1776. Pres. Lincoln's grandfather came this part Ky., 1782; parents married in county, 1806. Over.

(Reverse) Washington Co. Contd. - Col. John Hardin, Revolutionary soldier, laid claim in area, 1780. Settled, 1786. On peace mission in Ohio, 1792, murdered by Indians. First Dominican Priory in U.S., 1806, where Jefferson Davis went to school, 1815-16. John Pope, U.S. Senator, 1807-13, came to Springfield, 1820. Governor, Arkansas Terr., 1829-35; Congress, 1837-43. Home and grave in city. Over.

(Subjects: Davis, Jefferson | Hanks, Nancy | Lincoln, Abraham | Lincoln, Nancy Hanks | Lincoln, Thomas | Revolutionary War | Washington, George)

West-Metcalfe House
(Marker Number: 1275)

County: Wayne
Location: Mill Springs Roadside Park, KY 1275

Description: One mile south. First brick house in area. Built by Capt. Isaac West, Revolutionary soldier, who came here about 1798, received land grant in 1799, and built this house, in 1800, of bricks he made himself. Gen. Felix Zollicoffer, CSA, had headquarters here, 1861. Used as hospital after Battle of Mill Springs, 1862. Confederates buried then in family cemetery.

(Subjects: Civil War | Mill Springs, Battle of | Revolutionary War)

William Worthington (1761-1848)
(Marker Number: 1812)

County: McLean
Location: Jct. US 431 & KY 85 at Baptist Church, Island

Description: This early settler owned large tract of "Island" territory, cut off during times of high water. He served in Revolutionary War under George Rogers Clark, 1781. Became circuit court judge, 1803, then postmaster of Worthington (now Island) in 1829. Judge Worthington was a member of Ky. Senate, 1812-25. Buried north of town. Chapel bears family name.

(Subjects: Clark, George Rogers | Revolutionary War)

Woodford County, 1789
(Marker Number: 1221)

County: Woodford
Location: US 60, Versailles

Description: Last of nine formed by Virginia before Kentucky became a state in 1792. Original county taken from Fayette and extended as far north as the Ohio River; included the area of 7 present counties and parts of 4 others. Versailles was established as county seat by the first Kentucky legislature, 1792, and was named for Versailles, France. See over.

(Reverse) County Named - For General William Woodford, a Virginian, commander of the First Brigade of the Continental army. Active in campaign to drive out Lord Dunmore, the colonial governor of Virginia, who later left the colonies and returned to England. Woodford was taken prisoner at fall of Charleston, later died in captivity under the British at New York, 1780. Over.

(Subjects: Dunmore, John Murray | Revolutionary War)

Zachary Taylor Home
(Marker Number: 1849)

County: Jefferson
Location: 5608 Apache Rd., off Blankenbaker Ln., Louisville

Description: Col. Richard Taylor of Va., veteran of French and Indian War and the Revolution, built original part of "Springfield" ca. 1790. Boyhood home of son "Old Rough and Ready" Zachary Taylor (1784-1850), veteran of 1812 and Black Hawk wars. Mex. War hero and 12th U.S. pres. (1849-50). Zachary's daughter Sarah Knox married Jefferson Davis, future CSA president. Son Richard was Confed. Gen.

(Subjects: Davis, Jefferson | Forts and Stations | Mexican War | Revolutionary War | Taylor, Zachary)