Near Franklin in Simpson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

James Bowie Birth Site / 1869 "Cut-Off"/Bowie Land

James Bowie Birth Site Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 23, 2021

1. James Bowie Birth Site Marker

Inscription.
Jams Bowie Birth Site The adventurer-soldier of knife fame, Colonel James Bowie, who died 1836 at the Alamo in Texas, was born near this site in Logan, now Simpson Co,, 1796. Family moved here, 1794, where his father Reason established mill, 1795; was issued a land warrant for 200 acres, 1796. Reason sold land, 1800; tract is in area later known as the "Cut-Off."
Presented in memory of James Bowie.
1869 "Cut-Off"/Bowie Land In 1869 Ky. legislature changed original 1819 line dividing Simpson and Logan counties. Relocation of boundary brought new territory to Simpson County. This addition, extended from Tennessee to Warren County, Ky., included communities of Price's Mill, Middleton, Locust Grove, and some "Shaker Lands."
Presented in memory of James Bowie,
born in this area. (See other side)

Erected 1994 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1947.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 36°

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46.43′ N, 86° 42.163′ W. Marker is near Franklin, Kentucky, in Simpson County. Marker is at the intersection of Turnertown Road (State Road 1170) and Mennonite Church Road, on the right when traveling west on Turnertown Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5100 Turnertown Road, Franklin KY 42134, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Virgil Munday Chapman (approx. 2.3 miles away); Brodnax-Conn House (approx. 6.6 miles away); "Elmwood" (approx. 6.7 miles away); McCutchen Meadows (approx. 7 miles away); Site of The Red River Meeting House (approx. 7.2 miles away); Lincoln School (approx. 7.3 miles away); a different marker also named Lincoln School (approx. 7.3 miles away); 1917 Store and Post Office (approx. 7½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.

Also see . . . James Bowie (Wikipedia). (Submitted on January 25, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

1869 "Cut-Off"/Bowie Land Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 23, 2021

2. 1869 "Cut-Off"/Bowie Land Marker

James Bowie Birth Site / 1869 "Cut-Off"/Bowie Land Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 23, 2021

3. James Bowie Birth Site / 1869 "Cut-Off"/Bowie Land Marker

James Bowie (1796-1836) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By George Peter Alexander Healy, circa 1832

4. James Bowie (1796-1836)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 376 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 25, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.