Near Alexandria in Campbell County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Grant's Lick
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 30, 2021
1. Grant's Lick Marker (Side A)
Ca. 1793, salt water found here by
Samuel Bryan, a nephew of Daniel
Boone. John Grant, another Boone
nephew, and Charles Morgan helped
him drill well, which supplied salt
to interior of Ky. This territory
was owned by John Grant and named
for him. John Breckinridge, who
also claimed land in area, formed
partnership with him. In 1804,
James Taylor became third partner.
First Court of Quarter Sessions met in John Grant's home, in nearby Wilmington, June 1795. James Taylor was appointed first clerk of Campbell County; Samuel Bryan was among those appointed Justices of the Peace. Grant was authorized to keep a ferry and to build a mill. All three men took part in marking out and planning local roads.
Erected 1978 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 1642.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1793.
Location.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 30, 2021
2. Grant's Lick Marker (Side B)
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mary Boone Bryan (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Grants Lick (approx. 0.7 miles away); Kentucky's Nineteenth (approx. 6.6 miles away); British Indian Raid (approx. 7.3 miles away); Capt. Ernest Wagner Park (approx. 8.3 miles away in Ohio); Thomas Ashburn (approx. 8.3 miles away in Ohio); New Richmond Pearl Harbor Memorial (approx. 8.3 miles away in Ohio); The United States Merchant Marine (approx. 8.3 miles away in Ohio). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 30, 2021
3. Grant's Lick Marker
The salt lick is marked off by the poles.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 250 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 11, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
