Near Russellville in Logan County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Origin of Federal Highway U.S. 79
Erected 2019 by Logan Industrial Development Authority, Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2600.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 36° 50.49′ N, 86° 51.837′ W. Marker is near Russellville, Kentucky, in Logan County. Marker is at the intersection of Russellville Bypass (Route 100) and Bowling Green Road (Business U.S. 68), on the right when traveling south on Russellville Bypass. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1599 Bowling Green Rd, Russellville KY 42276, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tom Rhea Highway No. 100 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cedar House (approx. 0.4 miles away); John Littlejohn Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away); Ken Barrett Field (approx. 1.1 miles away); Rhea Stadium (approx. 1.1 miles away); O'Bannon House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Governors' Corner (approx. 1.2 miles away); United Methodist Temple (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Russellville.
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