Near Bloomfield in Nelson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Ham Brown Log Cabin

Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 15, 2019

1. Ham Brown Log Cabin Marker

Inscription. Prior to the Civil War, Ham Brown was “a free man of color.” On May 21, 1866, he purchased the cabin in Bloomfield and it remained in his family until 1980. Ham, a shoemaker, and Adeline Brown had seven children. Vacant and in disrepair, the cabin was moved to Walnut Groves farm and restored in 1998. Cabin was built ca. 1850 as slave quarters.

Erected 2007 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2249.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 21, 1866.

Location. 37° 55.498′ N, 85° 18.936′ W. Marker is near Bloomfield, Kentucky, in Nelson County. It is on Taylorsville Road (Kentucky Route 55), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 960 Taylorsville Road, Bloomfield KY 40008, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Louisville Area.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Walnut Groves Farm (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Romantic 1825 Tragedy (approx. 0.6 miles away); James Guthrie (1792-1869) (approx. 0.8 miles away); Guerrilla Quantrill

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(approx. 3.3 miles away); Original Site of St. Michael's Parish (approx. 4.7 miles away); Kincheloe's Station (approx. 4.9 miles away); Camp Charity (approx. 6.3 miles away); The Spy Who Saved the Union (approx. 7½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bloomfield.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Mt. Zion Covered Bridge (was approx. 7.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

The Ham Brown Log Cabin can be seen in distance on right. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 15, 2019

2. The Ham Brown Log Cabin can be seen in distance on right.

Vied of marker looking north on KY-55. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 15, 2019

3. Vied of marker looking north on KY-55.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,423 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.