Barbourville in Knox County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

County Named, 1799

Photographed By Craig Swain, September 5, 2010

1. County Named, 1799 Marker

Inscription. For Henry Knox, U.S. Sec. of War, 1785-96. Born Boston, 1750. Joined Continental Army, 1775. Battles of Bunker Hill, Brandywine, Yorktown, and others. Command of artillery, 1775. Commissioned Major-General, 1781. Proposed a military academy in 1779, first commandant at West Point, 1782. Organized Society of Cincinnati, 1783. Sec. of War, 1785-96. Died in Maine, 1806.

Erected 1964 by Kentucky Historical Society - Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 782.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1750.

Location. 36° 52.062′ N, 83° 52.802′ W. Marker is in Barbourville, Kentucky, in Knox County. Marker is at the intersection of Cumberland Gap Parkway (U.S. 25E) and Daniel Boone Drive (State Highway 11), on the right when traveling south on Cumberland Gap Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Barbourville KY 40906, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Cabin in Kentucky (here, next to this marker); Civil War Actions (here, next to this marker); First House in Kentucky

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); The Battle of Barbourville (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named The Battle of Barbourville (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named The Battle of Barbourville (approx. 0.3 miles away); Knox County Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Flem D. Sampson (1875-1967) (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Barbourville.

Markers on the Barbourville Bypass image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain

2. Markers on the Barbourville Bypass

Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 591 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 15, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.