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

July 4th Celebration

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 27, 2021

1. July 4th Celebration Marker

Inscription. July 4, 1794, Col. William Price, veteran of the Revolutionary War, held one of the first celebrations of Independence Day west of the Alleghenies. At his plantation, 40 veterans dined to commemorate the glorious birthday of our freedom.

Erected 2008 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 201.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1794.

Location. 37° 54.465′ N, 84° 39.374′ W. Marker is near Nicholasville, Kentucky, in Jessamine County. It is on Clear Creek Road 0.1 miles north of Richardson Lane, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1691 Clear Creek Road, Nicholasville KY 40356, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Bluegrass Region

and in Greater Lexington Area.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: George and Betty Bryan House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Ebenezer Church (approx. 1.6 miles away); Keene Springs Hotel (approx. 2.7 miles away); Bethel Academy / Asbury College (approx. 3.1 miles away); Chaumiere des Prairies (approx. 4.6 miles away); Jessamine County Hemp / Hemp in Kentucky

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(approx. 4.9 miles away); Jessamine County Confederate Monument (approx. 4.9 miles away); Jessamine County Veterans Monument (approx. 4.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nicholasville.

Regarding July 4th Celebration. Price's house and grave are on private property, but access is sometimes granted by his descendants.

Also see . . . Col. William Price Celebrates Independence Day (Soundcloud). Audio retelling on Col. Price's party, from Kentucky Humanities. (Submitted on April 2, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 5, 2023

2. July 4th Celebration Marker

Col. William Price House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 27, 2021

3. Col. William Price House

Price's descendants still own and reside in the house.

Col. William Price grave image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Price descendants, March 27, 2021

4. Col. William Price grave

He is buried in the family plot near the house.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 856 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 2, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on March 15, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3, 4. submitted on April 2, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.