Ghent in Carroll County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Ghent
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 12, 2019
1. Ghent Marker
Known as McCool’s Creek Settlement
it was laid off in 1809 on land
of Samuel Sanders, whose father
was here early as 1795. Thirteen
families came from Virginia, 1800.
Traditionally, on visit here about
1816, Henry Clay a member of the
commission
which negotiated the
Treaty of Ghent ending the War of
1812, suggested the name Ghent in
honor of historic Belgian town.Erected 1966 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 911.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.
Location. 38° 44.284′ N, 85° 3.617′ W. Marker is in Ghent, Kentucky, in Carroll County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 42) south of Main Cross Street (Kentucky Route 47), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 510 Main St, Ghent KY 41045, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James Tandy Ellis (within
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 12, 2019
2. Ghent Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
