Williamsburg in Whitley County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Samuel Cox, 1756-1832
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2018
1. Samuel Cox, 1756-1832 Marker (Side 1)
Samuel Cox is celebrated as the "Father of Williamsburg." The city's first resident & founder, Cox was instrumental in Williamsburg becoming the Whitley County seat of government. He donated land for a courthouse and offered lots for sale for the formation of the city. His home was used as the first school, circuit court, and courthouse.Cox, given 100 acres by the state of KY for his service in the Revolutionary War, settled here for the abundance of clean water. Cox resided here with his wife Martha and their eight children. The city was known by the names of Spring Ford, Cox's Crossing, Whitley Courthouse, Williamsburgh and, eventually, Williamsburg.
Sponsored by the City of Williamsburg.
Erected 2018 by Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2541.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 36° 44.627′ N, 84° 9.517′ W. Marker is in Williamsburg, Kentucky, in Whitley County. Marker is on Main Street, on
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2018
2. Samuel Cox, 1756-1832 Marker (Side 2)
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Scott's Raid (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); County Named, 1818 (about 300 feet away); "Aunt Julia" Marcum (about 500 feet away); Clyde V. and Patricia Bennett Building (approx. half a mile away); Roburn Hall (approx. half a mile away); Cumberland College (approx. 0.6 miles away); Roy Martis Chappell (approx. one mile away); First White Men Here (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsburg.
Also see . . . Samuel Cox, 1756-1832. (Submitted on July 10, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2018
3. Samuel Cox, 1756-1832 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 204 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
