Princeton in Caldwell County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Trail of Tears
Erected by Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 142.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Trail of Tears series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. 37° 6.46′ N, 87° 52.895′ W. Marker is in Princeton, Kentucky, in Caldwell County. Marker is on East Washington Street west of Edwards Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Located in Big Spring Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: East Washington Street, Princeton KY 42445, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Shandy Hall (Princeton) (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Shandy Hall (Princeton) (within shouting distance of this marker); William Prince (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Prince, 1752-1810 / Founder of Princeton (about 500 feet away); County Named, 1809 (about 500 feet away); Black Patch War (about 500 feet away); Courthouse Burned (about 600 feet away); Ogden Memorial United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Princeton.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 717 times since then and 118 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 26, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.