Three Springs in Hart County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Joseph A. Altsheler
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 37° 10.309′ N, 85° 44.582′ W. Marker was in Three Springs, Kentucky, in Hart County. Marker was on Legrande Highway (Kentucky Route 218) north of Center Three Springs Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Hardyville KY 42746, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Last Recorded Indian Raid (approx. 1˝ miles away); Partisan Protected (approx. 3 miles away); Ed Porter Thompson (approx. 3.4 miles away); Savoyard (approx. 4.1 miles away); Lt. Gov. James G. Hardy (approx. 6.4 miles away); Discovery of Sulphur Well / Beula Villa Hotel (approx. 7.8 miles away); Lt. Charles Moran - USAF (approx. 9.1 miles away); Rowlett's Station (approx. 9.6 miles away).
Regarding Joseph A. Altsheler. Altsheler was born in the red brick home above the general store that his father owned. It is located close to Hwy 218.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2012, by Reginald Probus of Horse Cave, Kentucky. This page has been viewed 714 times since then and 32 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 22, 2012, by Reginald Probus of Horse Cave, Kentucky. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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