Shelbyville in Shelby County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Benj. Logan-Pioneer / James Knox-Pioneer

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Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 14, 2019

1. Benj. Logan-Pioneer Marker

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Benj. Logan~~Pioneer In French and Indian, Dunmore's, Revolutionary Wars. In 1775 came to Kentucky with Boone, Henderson. Separated at Hazel Patch. Built Logan's Fort (St. Asaph's), 1776. In Virginia Assembly, 1781-87; Ky. conventions to separate from Va. and to draft Ky. state constitution. Defeated twice for Governor. Born Va., 1743; died 1802. Buried 2½ miles South. See other side.

James Knox~~Pioneer Led 40 "Long Hunters" to Kentucky in 1770. Knox, with nine, built camp in area now Green County. He returned to Virginia, 1771. Major in War of Revolution. Represented Kentucky in Virginia Assembly, 1788. State Senator from Lincoln County, 1795-1800. Born Ireland, came to Virginia at age 14 years. Died 1822. Buried in the Logan graveyard. See other side.

Erected 1964 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 709.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era

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Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 14, 2019

2. James Knox-Pioneer Marker

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• Settlements & Settlers • War, French and Indian • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.

Location. 38° 11.244′ N, 85° 16.694′ W. Marker is in Shelbyville, Kentucky, in Shelby County. Marker is at the intersection of Taylorsville Road (Kentucky Route 55) and Brunerstown Road, on the left when traveling north on Taylorsville Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Taylorsville Road, Shelbyville KY 40065, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Thelma L. Stovall (approx. 3 miles away); The Armstrong Hotel (approx. 3.7 miles away); Tevis Cottage (approx. 3.7 miles away); Science Hill School (approx. 3.7 miles away); Shelby County WWI Honor Roll (approx. 3.8 miles away); Lewis and Clark in Kentucky 1806 Return of Expedition / Death of Meriwether Lewis (approx. 3.8 miles away); The Blockhouse / Martin's Raid (approx. 3.8 miles away); Shelby County, 1792 (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shelbyville.

Also see . . . Wikipedia article on Benjamin Logan.

View north on State Route 55. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 14, 2019

3. View north on State Route 55.

(Submitted on July 18, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

View of intersection of Taylorsville and Brunerstown Roads. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 14, 2019

4. View of intersection of Taylorsville and Brunerstown Roads.

Benjamin Logan (c.1742 – December 11, 1802) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton

5. Benjamin Logan (c.1742 – December 11, 1802)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 411 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 17, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 5. submitted on July 18, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.