Paintsville in Johnson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

The Walker Expedition

Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 19, 2019

1. The Walker Expedition Marker

Inscription. Doctor Thomas Walker led first expedition of record from Virginia into eastern Kentucky and camped at present site of Paintsville in 1750. Here, June 7, 1750, he discovered French cabins at mouth of Paint Creek and named river Louisa, honoring daughter of King George II and sister of Duke of Cumberland for whom Walker named the Cumberland River and the Gap.

Erected 2006 by Kentucky Historical Society / Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 903.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 7, 1750.

Location. 37° 48.92′ N, 82° 47.546′ W. Marker is in Paintsville, Kentucky, in Johnson County. Marker is at the intersection of Euclid Avenue (Kentucky Route 40) and Tutor Key Road (Kentucky Route 581), on the right when traveling west on Euclid Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paintsville KY 41240, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Paintsville (approx. ¾ mile away); War on the Big Sandy (approx. 0.8 miles away); County Named, 1843 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Morgan’s Last Raid (approx. 1.1 miles away);

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Jenny (Jennie) Wiley (approx. 4.9 miles away); Harman Station (approx. 4.9 miles away); Samuel May / Samuel May House (approx. 9.2 miles away); The May Farm (approx. 9.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paintsville.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 19, 2019

2. The Walker Expedition Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2020, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 288 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2020, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.