Nicholasville in Jessamine County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Jessamine County Hemp / Hemp in Kentucky

Jessamine County Hemp Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 27, 2021

1. Jessamine County Hemp Marker

Inscription.
Jessamine County Hemp One of chief producing counties, it was third in value of product : and also in the number of cordage factories, with 14 in 1840. Peak production reached in late 1800s, yielding over 1,000 tons per year, with a value of about $125.000. In 1899, it was one of the three Bluegrass counties which together produced more than one-half of hemp grown in the entire country.

Hemp in Kentucky First crop grown, 1775. From 1840 to. 1860, Ky. production largest in U.S. Peak in 1850 was 40,000 tons, value of $5,000,000. Scores of factories made twine, rope, oakum to caulk sailing ships and cotton bagging. State's largest cash crop until 1915. Market lost to imported jute, freed of tariff. As war measure, hemp grown again during World War II.

Erected by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1315.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.

Location. 37° 52.855′ N, 84° 34.376′ W. Marker is in Nicholasville, Kentucky

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, in Jessamine County. Marker is on North Main Street (Business U.S. 27) south of East Walnut Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on Jessamine County Courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 North Main Street, Nicholasville KY 40356, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Jessamine County Revolutionary War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Jessamine County Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Jessamine County Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Jessamine County / Nicholasville (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Phillips' Birthplace (approx. ¼ mile away); Chaumiere des Prairies (approx. 4.3 miles away); George and Betty Bryan House (approx. 4½ miles away); July 4th Celebration (approx. 4.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nicholasville.

Hemp in Kentucky Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 27, 2021

2. Hemp in Kentucky Marker

Jessamine County Hemp / Hemp in Kentucky Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 27, 2021

3. Jessamine County Hemp / Hemp in Kentucky Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.