Georgetown in Scott County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Robert Johnson / Jemima Suggett Johnson

(1745-1815) / (1753-1814)

Robert Johnson Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Frank Profitt, December 10, 2020

1. Robert Johnson Marker

Inscription.
Robert Johnson (1745-1815) Moved from Beargrass to Bryan’s Station in 1780. Founded Johnson’s Station at Great Crossing, 1783. Represented Fayette Co. in Va. Assembly. Surveyor of Ky. Led defense against Indians, 1787-93. Trustee of Georgetown. Member of Ky. Constitutional Conventions of 1792 & 1799 and Ky. Legislature in 1802. Justice of Scott Co.

Jemima Suggett Johnson (1753-1814) Tradition holds that she led women at Bryan’s Station to nearby spring for water just before siege, 1782. Three sons served in U.S. Congress in 1825: Rep. James & John T. and Sen. Richard M. Johnson, who became U.S. vice president in 1837. Charter members & land donors of Great Crossing Baptist Church. Buried with 5 of 11 children in church cemetery.

Erected 2011 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2363.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1780.

Location. 38° 12.808′ N, 84° 36.365′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, Kentucky

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, in Scott County. Marker is on Stamping Ground Rd (State Highway 227) 0.2 miles north of Frankfort Road (U.S. 460), on the right when traveling north. Located near Great Crossing Baptist Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1061 Stamping Ground Road, Georgetown KY 40324, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. LaFayette's Tour (a few steps from this marker); Johnson Family Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Choctaw Indian Academy (approx. 0.2 miles away); U.S. Vice President (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ward Hall (approx. one mile away); Cardome (approx. 2.3 miles away); Hemp in Scott County / Hemp in Kentucky (approx. 2.3 miles away); Payne-Desha House / Joseph Desha (1768-1842) (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Georgetown.

Additional keywords. Constitutional Convention 1792, Constitutional Convention 1799

Jemima Suggett Johnson (1753-1814) Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian K. Hall, May 20, 2022

2. Jemima Suggett Johnson (1753-1814) Marker

Marker near the Great Crossing Baptist Church. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian K. Hall, May 23, 2022

3. Marker near the Great Crossing Baptist Church.

Former location of the Robert Johnson and Jemima Suggett Johnson Marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Frank Profitt, December 10, 2020

4. Former location of the Robert Johnson and Jemima Suggett Johnson Marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2020, by Frank Profitt of Georgetown, Kentucky. This page has been viewed 365 times since then and 57 times this year. Last updated on May 23, 2022, by Brian K. Hall of Lexington, Kentucky. Photos: 1. submitted on December 20, 2020, by Frank Profitt of Georgetown, Kentucky. 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2022, by Brian K. Hall of Lexington, Kentucky. 4. submitted on December 20, 2020, by Frank Profitt of Georgetown, Kentucky. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.