Near Orangeburg in Mason County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Williamsburg/Orangeburg
Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 23, 2021
1. Williamsburg/Orangeburg Marker
Established as Williamsburg, 1796.
Named for John Williams, co-founder
with Moses Bennett & Harry Parker.
Village located on Stone Lick
Creek, along Cabin Creek War Road,
a main path into-central Kentucky
for early pioneers. Name changed
to Orangeburg in 1836, to honor a
leading citizen, Providence Orange
Pickering; town incorporated 1860.Erected 1997 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1501.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.
Location. 38° 35.06′ N, 83° 41.935′ W. Marker is near Orangeburg, Kentucky, in Mason County. Marker is at the intersection of AA Highway (Kentucky Route 9) and Orangeburg Road (Route 1449) on AA Highway. It is on the northwest corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Maysville KY 41056, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Maysville G.A.R. Monument (approx. 4.1 miles away); Cabin Creek Bridge / Covered Bridges
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Photographed By J. J. Prats, August 23, 2021
2. Williamsburg/Orangeburg Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
