James Thompson, 1750-1825 Marker

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Near Lancaster in Garrard County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

James Thompson, 1750-1825

By Forest McDermott, May 7, 2011

1. James Thompson, 1750-1825 Marker

Inscription. 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.

Erected 1970 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1371.)

Location. 37° 40.512′ N, 84° 38.719′ W. Marker is near Lancaster, Kentucky, in Garrard County. Marker is on Lexington Road (U.S. 27) north of Dora Road (County Route 1363), on the right when traveling north. Click for map. On the north side of the Forks of Dix Baptist Church. Marker is in this post office area: Lancaster KY 40444, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Forks of Dix River Baptist Church (about 600 feet away, in a direct line); Lewis and Clark in Kentucky - Danville (approx. 7.1 miles away); Grayson's Tavern (approx. 7.1 miles away); Walker Daniel (approx. 7.2 miles away); African American Business District - Doric Lodge No. 18 (F. & A.M.-P.H.A.) (approx. 7.2 miles away); Presbyterian Church (approx. 7.5 miles away); John Todd Stuart, 1807-1885 (approx. 7.5 miles away); Dr. Ephraim McDowell, 1771-1830/McDowell-Crawford Surgery (approx. 7.6 miles away).

By Forest McDermott, May 7, 2011

2. James Thompson, 1750-1825 Marker

James Thompson Grave Stone Photo, Click for full size

By Forest McDermott, May 7, 2011

3. James Thompson Grave Stone

James Thompson Grave in the Church Cemetery Photo, Click for full size

By Forest McDermott, May 7, 2011

4. James Thompson Grave in the Church Cemetery

Credits. This page originally submitted on December 21, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 197 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 21, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.