Smithland in Livingston County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
County Named, 1798
Photographed By Thomas Onions, November 5, 2020
1. County Named, 1798 Marker
For Robert R. Livingston, 1746-1813 N.Y. provincial convention 1775; Continental Congress 1775-77, 1779-81; one of the committee to draft the Declaration of Independence. Sec. of Foreign Affairs, 1781-83. Administered oath to Washington, first president, 1789. Appointed minister to France by Jefferson,1801-04. Partner of Robert Fulton in constructing first steamboat.Erected 1965 by Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 801.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Political Subdivisions • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson, and the Kentucky Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.
Location. 37° 8.349′ N, 88° 24.24′ W. Marker is in Smithland, Kentucky, in Livingston County. Marker is on Court Street (State Highway 453) 0.1 miles east of Adair Street (U.S. 60), on the right
Photographed By Thomas Onions, November 5, 2020
2. Area photo of County Named, 1798 Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A Civil War Base (here, next to this marker); Livingston County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Ned Buntline / Gower House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Jefferson’s Sister (approx. 3.2 miles away); Hopewell Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky (approx. 5.7 miles away); Underwood Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky (approx. 5.7 miles away); "Oak Hill" (approx. 8.1 miles away); Clark's Army Camped / Clark's Land (approx. 10.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Smithland.
More about this marker. Located on the northwest grounds of the old Livingston County Courthouse
Also see . . .
1. Livingston County Ky Government Page. (Submitted on November 5, 2020, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)
2. Wikipedia entry on Robert Livingston. (Submitted on November 5, 2020, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2020, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2020, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
