Fisherville in Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Abraham Lincoln

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 28, 2020

1. Abraham Lincoln Marker

Inscription.
Two miles northeast of here Abraham Lincoln, grandfather of the president, was massacred by Indians in May 1786. Long Run Baptist Church, standing on the Lincoln land grant, marks the traditional site of the pioneer's grave.
The original marker was erected by The Filson Club 1937.

Erected by Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 101.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Disasters. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1786.

Location. 38° 14.19′ N, 85° 25.884′ W. Marker is in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. It is in Fisherville. Marker is on Shelbyville Road (U.S. 60) west of Arlington Meadows Drive, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fisherville KY 40023, 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. Long Run Massacre (a few steps from this marker); You Stand on Historic Ground (approx. 1.6 miles away); In Memory of Abraham Linkhorn (Lincoln) (approx. 1.6 miles away); Ednum Gregg (approx. 1.6 miles away); Benjamin Bridges, Sr. (approx. 1.6 miles away); Handmade Stone (approx. 1.6 miles

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away); Warfield Young (approx. 1.6 miles away); Lincoln Institute Campus (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisville.

More about this marker. The marker is difficult to spot as it faces the side of a high-speed highway. There is a narrow pulloff by the marker and another one, but would not recommend using it unless you're certain of its location and can pull over safely.

Also see . . . Abraham Lincoln’s Grandfather. Explore KY History website entry (Submitted on December 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 28, 2020

2. Abraham Lincoln Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 513 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.