Taylorsville in Spencer County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
The Spy Who Saved the Union
Erected 2019 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2577.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 5, 1836.
Location. 38° 1.803′ N, 85° 20.993′ W. Marker is in Taylorsville, Kentucky, in Spencer County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (Kentucky Route 44) and Water Street, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: West Main Street, Taylorsville KY 40071, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. County Named, 1824 (a few steps from this marker); Spencer House (approx. ¼ mile away); Courthouse Burned (approx. ¼ mile away); Taylorsville (approx. ¾ mile away); "Vaucluse" (approx. 2.1 miles away); Guerrilla Quantrill (approx. 4½ miles away); James Morrison Heady (approx. 4.7 miles away); Ham Brown Log Cabin (approx. 7½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Taylorsville.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 531 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 15, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
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