Princeton in Caldwell County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Shandy Hall (Princeton)

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 13, 2018

1. Shandy Hall (Princeton) Marker

Inscription. Shandy Hall, two-story stone home built on Bluff above Big Spring, built by William Prince on his 200-acre survey made in 1798. Prince, a Rev. War veteran from S.C., began town on waters of Eddy Creek. In 1817, Princetown became county seat of Caldwell Co. Changed to Princeton the next year, it was situated on 50-acre donation of Prince heirs. Presented by Caldwell Co., Ky., Bicentennial
Committee and The Ky. Bicentennial Commission.

Erected 1992 by the Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1902.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers • 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° 6.488′ N, 87° 52.854′ W. Marker is in Princeton, Kentucky, in Caldwell County. It is at the intersection of East Main Street and North Franklin Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 East Main Street, Princeton

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KY 42445, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Jackson Purchase.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the South,

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William Prince (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Shandy Hall (Princeton) (within shouting distance of this marker); William Prince, 1752-1810 / Founder of Princeton (within shouting distance of this marker); Trail of Tears (within shouting distance of this marker); County Named, 1809 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Black Patch War (about 500 feet away); Courthouse Burned (about 500 feet away); Ogden Memorial United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Princeton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Converging of Indian Trails

Shandy Hall (Princeton) marker in alleyway leading to Big Spring Park. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 13, 2018

2. Shandy Hall (Princeton) marker in alleyway leading to Big Spring Park.

This one of two duplicate markers and they are both only 300 feet apart.

(was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

More about this marker. This is one of two identical markers with the same marker number and text.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Exact duplicate marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 539 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 25, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.