Leitchfield in Grayson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
County Named, 1810
Erected 1965 by the Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 873.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Political Subdivisions • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1788.
Location. 37° 28.816′ N, 86° 17.634′ W. Marker is in Leitchfield, Kentucky, in Grayson County. Marker is at the intersection of Public Square and North Main Street (U.S. 62), on the left when traveling south on Public Square. Located on the grounds of the Grayson County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 Public Square, Leitchfield KY 42754, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Grayson County World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Grayson County Korean War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Grayson County WWI War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Jack Thomas House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Leitchfield Landmarks (about 500 feet away); Shaw's Station / Beaver Dam Creek Baptist Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); “The Cedars” (approx. 2.1 miles away); Nolin Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky (approx. 11˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leitchfield.
Also see . . . Wikipedia article on Grayson County. (Submitted on September 14, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 175 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 14, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.