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

County Named, 1819

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2019

1. County Named, 1819 Marker

Inscription. For Col. John Todd. Born Pa., 1750. In battle of Point Pleasant, 1774. Came to Kentucky, 1775; in Va. legislature, 1776. On expedition led by Gen. George Rogers Clark that captured Illinois country from British, 1778. Named Civil Commandant of Illinois County. Va. legislature, 1780. Procured land-grants for public schools. Killed at Blue Licks, Aug. 1782.

Erected 1965. (Marker Number 800.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1782.

Location. 36° 48.56′ N, 87° 9.241′ W. Marker is in Elkton, Kentucky, in Todd County. Marker is at the intersection of Public Square and South Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Public Square. Marker is located on Courthouse Lawn. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Elkton KY 42220, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. House of the Loving Heart (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Home of U.S. Jurist (approx. 0.2 miles away); Green River Academy (approx. ¼ mile away); Bristow, The Soldier Birthplace/Bristow, The Lawyer

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); First RFD in Kentucky (approx. 7.9 miles away); First Amish Settlement in Kentucky (approx. 8.2 miles away); Jefferson Davis' Salute to Kentucky (approx. 8.4 miles away); Jefferson Davis Birthplace (approx. 8.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elkton.

Also see . . . John Todd (Virginia). (Submitted on July 16, 2019, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2019

2. County Named, 1819 Marker

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2019

3. County Named, 1819 Marker

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 4, 2019

4. County Named, 1819 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2019, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 222 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 16, 2019, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.