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

Ghent

By J. J. Prats, June 12, 2019

1. Ghent Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

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.

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

By J. J. Prats, June 12, 2019

2. Ghent Marker

shouting distance of this marker); Historical Site - Switzerland County Courthouse (approx. ¾ mile away in Indiana); The Styles and Stories of Vevay's Buildings (approx. ¾ mile away in Indiana); Switzerland County Courthouse (approx. ¾ mile away in Indiana); Switzerland County World War I Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away in Indiana); Switzerland County Honor Roll Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away in Indiana); The Dungeon (approx. ¾ mile away in Indiana); Privy (approx. 0.8 miles away in Indiana).

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 82 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.