Maysville in Mason County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Simon Kenton’s Station
Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 13, 2019
1. Simon Kenton’s Station Marker
About ½ mile west is site of
camp made by Simon Kenton and
Thomas Williams in the spring of
1775. They left this camp in the
fall
and visited stations in area.
Kenton returned to camp in 1784,
and brought with him a group of
his family and friends. During
1784 and 1785, they fortified
the station, which became a major
stronghold north of Kentucky River.Erected 1973 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 138.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.
Location. 38° 38.187′ N, 83° 48.167′ W. Marker is in Maysville, Kentucky, in Mason County. Marker is at the intersection of AA Highway (U.S. 62) and Parker Road, on the right when traveling east on AA Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Maysville KY 41056, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hemp in Kentucky / Hemp in Mason County (approx. 0.9 miles away); Alexander W. Doniphan
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Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 13, 2019
2. Simon Kenton’s Station Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 697 times since then and 124 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 9, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
