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

Muhlenberg Hero

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 14, 2018

1. Muhlenberg Hero Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Site of home of Ephraim M. Brank, 1791-1875. Born in North Carolina and came to Kentucky about 1808. Lieutenant, Kentucky militia, sent by Gov. Shelby in response to call of Gen. Andrew Jackson for troops to repel British at New Orleans. On January 8, 1815 Brank's daring coolness on breastworks at battle inspired Ky. and Tenn. riflemen to crucial defeat of the British.

Erected 1964 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 761.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson, and the Kentucky Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1798.

Location. 37° 12.662′ N, 87° 10.841′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Kentucky, in Muhlenberg County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 62) south of West Depot Street, on the right when traveling south. Located in front of the AT&T Telephone Exchange. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 341 Main Street, Greenville KY 42345, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jonathan E. Spilman (approx. 0.2 miles away); George Short House / George W. Short (1805-1863) (approx. half a mile away); Muhlenberg County (approx. 0.7 miles away); Revolutionary War Soldiers (approx. ¾ mile away); Forrest Reconnoitered (approx. ¾ mile away); Battle of New Orleans (approx. ¾ mile away); Old Greenville Cemetery (approx. 0.8 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.

Also see . . . Wikipedia article on Ephraim M. Brank. (Submitted on September 19, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

The view towards downtown, on Main Street, from the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 14, 2018

2. The view towards downtown, on Main Street, from the marker

Looking north on Main Street. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 14, 2018

3. Looking north on Main Street.

Ephraim McLean Brank (August 1, 1791 - August 5, 1875) image. Click for full size.

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4. Ephraim McLean Brank (August 1, 1791 - August 5, 1875)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 194 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 19, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.