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

Jessamine County / Nicholasville

Jessamine County Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 27, 2021

1. Jessamine County Marker

Inscription.
Jessamine County Formed from Fayette County, 1798. Named by Col. John Price, one of Representatives in Legislature, who stated he named it for flower which flourishes in region and for Jessamine Creek. A moving legend tells that the creek was named for Jessamine Douglass, daughter of an early settler, who was stealthily tomahawked by an Indian as she rested on the banks of the creek.

Nicholasville County seat laid out in 1798 by Rev. John Metcalf, Methodist, who opened first school in area, 1794. Chartered by legislature, 1812. Named for Geo. Nicholas (1754-99); colonel in Revolution, "father of Kentucky constitution"; first Ky. Attorney Gen. John McLean, U. S. Supreme Court Justice, dissenter in Dred Scott case, 1857, spent part of boyhood years in vicinity.

Erected 1966 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 947.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1798.

Location. 37° 52.833′ N, 84° 34.387′ W. Marker is in Nicholasville, Kentucky, in Jessamine

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County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (Business U.S. 27) and West Maple Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street. Marker is on Jessamine County Courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 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 Confederate Monument (here, next to this marker); Jessamine County Veterans Monument (a few steps from this marker); Jessamine County Revolutionary War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Jessamine County Hemp / Hemp in Kentucky (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Phillips' Birthplace (approx. 0.2 miles 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.

Nicholasville Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 27, 2021

2. Nicholasville Marker

Jessamine County / Nicholasville Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 27, 2021

3. Jessamine County / Nicholasville 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 217 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 1, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.