West Point in Hardin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
West Point
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 5, 2018
1. West Point Marker
West Point, founded in 1796, received its name from the fact that when the town was established, it was the western-most point in the so-called English civilization.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky, City of West Point series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.
Location. 37° 59.949′ N, 85° 56.764′ W. Marker is in West Point, Kentucky, in Hardin County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and 4th Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Point KY 40177, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Great Raid and West Point (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Duffield (about 500 feet away); Camp Knox (about 500 feet away); Civil War Fort (about 500 feet away); K & I Bank Building (about 500 feet away); Thomas Lincoln's Flatboat Trip (about 500 feet away); The Salt Warehouse (about 500 feet away); Pioneer Cemetery (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Point.
Also see . . . History. City website entry (Submitted on August 19, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
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Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 5, 2018
2. West Point Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 341 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
