Danville in Boyle County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Clark's Station

Photographed By Brian K. Hall, March 16, 2022

1. Clark's Station Marker

Inscription. Early pioneer settlement erected before 1779. Developed by George Clark, brother-in-law of William Whitley, whose party came to Ky. about 1775. Located on Clark's Run Creek, named for George Clark, it was one of the first stations built in the vicinity of the forts at Harrodsburg and Stanford. Clark raised a crop here as early as 1775, improved the site in 1776.

Erected 1968 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1140.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.

Location. 37° 38.105′ N, 84° 45.282′ W. Marker is in Danville, Kentucky, in Boyle County. Marker is at the intersection of Stanford Avenue (Kentucky Route 150) and Letton Drive, on the right when traveling north on Stanford Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Danville KY 40422, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Crow Inn / John Crow (approx. 0.6 miles away); John William Bate (approx. ¾ mile away); Willis Russell House / Craddock and Tardiveau (approx. one mile

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away); Dr. Mary E. Britton (approx. one mile away); Jacobs Hall / John A. Jacobs, Sr. (1806-69) (approx. one mile away); Grayson's Tavern (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named Grayson’s Tavern (approx. 1.1 miles away); Family Services Association of Boyle County (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.

Photographed By Brian K. Hall, March 16, 2022

2. Clark's Station Marker

Clark's Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse

3. Clark's Station

Photographed By Tom Bosse

4. Clark's Station

Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 601 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 17, 2022, by Brian K. Hall of Lexington, Kentucky. 3, 4. submitted on July 12, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.