Near Monterey in Owen County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Gen. Washington's Guard
Erected 2000 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1608.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1778.
Location. 38° 25.271′ N, 84° 51.947′ W. Marker is near Monterey, Kentucky, in Owen County. Marker is on Old Frankfort Pike south of County Route 3523, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Owenton KY 40359, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Captain Samuel Sanders (a few steps from this marker); Monterey (approx. 0.4 miles away); Harry Clark Karsner (1914-1971) / Karsner Air Field (approx. 1.9 miles away); Gratz, A Kentucky River Town (approx. 6 miles away); Historic Gratz Bridge (approx. 6 miles away); Earl New Veterans Memorial (approx. 6.1 miles away); Vice Admiral William A. “Mose” Lee Jr. (approx. 8.1 miles away); Jacob Hunter (approx. 8.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.
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