Ghent in Carroll County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Ghent

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 12, 2019

1. Ghent Marker

Inscription. Known as McCool’s Creek Settlement it was laid off in 1809 on land of Samuel Sanders, whose father was here early as 1795. Thirteen families came from Virginia, 1800. Traditionally, on visit here about 1816, Henry Clay a member of the commission which negotiated the Treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812, suggested the name Ghent in honor of historic Belgian town.

Erected 1966 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 911.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.

Location. 38° 44.284′ N, 85° 3.617′ W. Marker is in Ghent, Kentucky, in Carroll County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 42) south of Main Cross Street (Kentucky Route 47), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 510 Main St, Ghent KY 41045, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James Tandy Ellis (within shouting distance of this marker); Switzerland Wine County – Winemaking in Vevay (approx. 0.6 miles away in Indiana); U.P. Schenck House - 1844

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(approx. 0.7 miles away in Indiana); Porter House (approx. 0.7 miles away in Indiana); Stevens House (approx. 0.7 miles away in Indiana); Armstrong Tavern (approx. 0.7 miles away in Indiana); Armstrong Tavern - 1816 (approx. 0.7 miles away in Indiana); a different marker also named Stevens House (approx. 0.7 miles away in Indiana).

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 12, 2019

2. Ghent Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.