Greenville in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Muhlenberg County

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 14, 2018

1. Muhlenberg County Marker

Inscription.
Formed 1798 out of parts of Logan and Christian counties. Named for Gen. Peter Muhlenberg, 1746-1807, of Pa. Ordained minister, 1768. "A time to preach and a time to fight." Entered Revolutionary Army as Col., Eight Va. (German) Regt. Active from 1776 to surrender of Yorktown. U.S. Congress, Senate. Collector of Customs, Phila. Many from his regiment pioneered here.

Erected 1965 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 821.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: 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 1798.

Location. 37° 12.048′ N, 87° 10.696′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Kentucky, in Muhlenberg County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 62) near East Main Cross Street (State Route 176), on the right when traveling north. Located in front of the Muhlenberg County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Main Street, Greenville KY 42345, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Revolutionary War Soldiers (a few steps from this marker); Forrest Reconnoitered (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of New Orleans

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(within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Greenville Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); George Short House / George W. Short (1805-1863) (approx. 0.2 miles away); Muhlenberg Hero (approx. 0.7 miles away); Jonathan E. Spilman (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.

Also see . . .
1. Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 28, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. General Peter Muhlenberg: A Virginia Officer of the Continental Line. All Things Liberty website entry (Submitted on October 28, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

General Peter Muhlenberg image. Click for full size.

via RevWar Talk, unknown

2. General Peter Muhlenberg

Muhlenberg County Courthouse and the marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 14, 2018

3. Muhlenberg County Courthouse and the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 288 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 19, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 2. submitted on October 28, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on September 19, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.