Hartford in Ohio County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Site of Fort Hartford

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 1, 2020

1. Site of Fort Hartford Marker

Inscription. Settled before 1790, this area was often scene of bloody strife with Indians. There is evidence that a settlement was made at present site of Hartford in 1782, first fortified place in the lower Green River Valley. Land was donated by Gabriel Madison, part of 4,000 acre Virginia grant in 1782. Name Hartford derived from the river ford where animals crossed.

Erected by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1195.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1782.

Location. 37° 27.144′ N, 86° 54.631′ W. Marker is in Hartford, Kentucky, in Ohio County. It is on North Main Street (U.S. 231) 0.1 miles north of West Union Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is at south end of bridge over Rough River. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 N Main St, Hartford KY 42347, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Tri-State Region

and in the Western Coal Field.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the 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 walking distance of this marker: First Bridge (here, next to this marker); Fort Hartford (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Public Building

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Courthouse Burned (approx. 0.2 miles away); County Named, 1798 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ohio County World Wars Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Barnett's Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); Famous Kentucky Artist (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hartford.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 1, 2020

2. Site of Fort Hartford Marker

Subject marker is on the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 604 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.