West Point in Hardin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
L & N Turnpike
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky, City of West Point series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.
Location. 38° 0.017′ N, 85° 56.851′ W. Marker is in West Point, Kentucky, in Hardin County. Marker is at the intersection of Elm Street and North 5th Street, on the right when traveling east on Elm 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 38th Parallel (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Lincoln's Flatboat Trip (within shouting distance of this marker); Sherman's Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); K & I Bank Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ditto-Lansdale House / Civil War Hospital (about 300 feet away); Embarcadero (about 400 feet away); Civil War Fort (about 500 feet away); The Salt Warehouse (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Point.
Also see . . . Louisville and Nashville Turnpike. (Submitted on August 19, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 315 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.