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

Greenup “Town Fathers”

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 30, 2018

1. Greenup “Town Fathers” Marker

Inscription.
Vital leaders of Greenup County and town were Thomas Waring, Seriah Stratton, Jesse Boone (Daniel’s son), Andrew and Thomas Hood. In Andrew Hood’s home they organized court of quarter sessions (1804) an circuit court(1806). Waring and Boone were justices on both, Stratton on sessions court. Andrew Hood and Boone were active in the planning of early roads.

Erected 1975 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1529.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list.

Location. 38° 34.688′ N, 82° 50.207′ W. Marker is in Greenup, Kentucky, in Greenup County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Washington, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. It is in front of the courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greenup KY 41144, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Kyova Tri-State Region.

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It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: County Named, 1803 (here, next to this marker); Jesse Stuart (here, next to this marker); A Masterful Retreat (here, next to this marker); Raccoon Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky (approx. ¼ mile away); McKee House (approx. half a mile away); E. K. Railway (approx. 0.7 miles away); Jesse Stuart (1906-1984) (approx. 2.7 miles away); John M. McConnell House (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenup.

Also see . . . Greenup County Fathers. Greenup County Genealogy & Historical Society website entry (Submitted on November 15, 2018.)

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 30, 2018

2. Greenup “Town Fathers” Marker

Greenup County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 30, 2018

3. Greenup County Courthouse

The three historical markers are under the tree on the left. This marker is the center one, just to the left of the lamppost.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,384 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 15, 2018, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.