Campbellsville in Taylor County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Andrew Campbell

Founder of the City of Campbellsville

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 26, 2021

1. Andrew Campbell Marker

Inscription. By 1809, Andrew Campbell, a native of Augusta County, Virginia, located where present-day Campbellsville is situated, acquired a portion of Joseph Richerson's 10,000 acres survey. Campbell operated a grist and saw mill on Buckhorn Creek. He opened a tavern in 1813 and began selling town lots by 1814.

On January 3, 1817, the town of Campbellsville was established by the Kentucky Legislature. Unfortunately, Andrew died in 1817, before the first town plat was recorded in Green County in 1820. He left a wife, Rebecca, and no children. He had four brothers, Michael, David, James and Adam. Rebecca and the four brothers inherited the town lots.

Brother Adam was a landowner and lived on the western edge of town (today's West Main). He became a Green County Justice of the peace in 1812 and Sheriff in 1824. Brother David was one of the first town trustees, a tavern keeper in the 1820s, and a Green County Justice of the peace in 1825.

Brother James laid out the upper part of Campbellsville where he built a Federal-style brick home.

Erected 2017 by City of Campbellsville.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.

Location. 37° 20.393′ N, 85° 20.805′

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W. Marker is in Campbellsville, Kentucky, in Taylor County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street and Brookside Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. Marker is in Campbellsville Bicentennial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Campbellsville KY 42718, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Campbell Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Campbellsville / Taylor County (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cumberland Trace (about 700 feet away); Confederate Raids (about 700 feet away); Courthouse Burned (about 700 feet away); Brig. Gen. Elias Barbee (about 700 feet away); First Taylor County Courthouse (about 700 feet away); Second Taylor County Courthouse - 1867 (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Campbellsville.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 26, 2021

2. Andrew Campbell Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 297 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.