Maysville in Mason County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Mason County Spy Company
Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015
1. Mason County Spy Company Marker (Side 1)
Side 1
Company formed when Simon Kenton proposed to Gen. Charles Scott that a volunteer company of spies (scouts) be selected and trained to protect pioneer settlements. They were called out for short-term duty and became known for their daring successes against Indians.
Presented by estate of Col. Paul Warren
Bennett, Vandalia, Mo., a great-great-
grandson of Archibald Bennett.
Side 2
These scouts served for short-term duty, most from May 4 to Dec. 9, 1792, to protect early settlements.
Mercer Beason John Dyal
Archibald Bennett Matthew Hart
William Bennett James Ireland
Henry Cochran Ellis Palmer
Samuel Davis Isaac Pennington
John Dowden Cornelius Washburn
Presented by estate of Col. Paul W. Bennett.
Erected 1994 by the Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1941.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1907.
Location. 38° 38.849′ N, 83° 45.728′ W. Marker is in Maysville, Kentucky
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Maysville Shipbuilding / "Maysville's" Voyaging (a few steps from this marker); Lewis and Clark in Kentucky / John Colter (ca. 1775-1813) (a few steps from this marker); Buffalo Trace (within shouting distance of this marker); Limestone Landing (within shouting distance of this marker); La Fayette's Visit to Maysville (within shouting distance of this marker); Front Street Maysville, 1850 (within shouting distance of this marker); John Samuel Darrough / Medal of Honor Recipient (within shouting distance of this marker); Underground Rail Road (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maysville.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015
2. Mason County Spy Company Marker (Side 2)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015
3. Marker located near Ohio River & pump house.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 10, 2015
4. Area photo of Limestone Landing Park
Public Domain
5. Simon Kenton
Kenton served the United States in the Revolution, the Northwest Indian War and the War of 1812. Surviving the gauntlet and ritual torture, in 1778 he was adopted into the Shawnee people. He married twice and had a total of ten children.
Public Domain
6. General Charles Scott
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 571 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 22, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 5, 6. submitted on May 23, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
