Harlan in Harlan County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
The Early Setters and an Unmarked Graveyard
Photographed By Tom Bosse, September 4, 2021
1. The Early Setters and an Unmarked Graveyard Marker
The first settlers of Harlan County were the family of Samuel Howard (then spelled Hoard). When they first set foot on Harlan soil in 1796 they found an almost impenetrable forest interspersed so thickly with cane breaks that in many places they had to cut their way through.
The Howards, Turners, and Middleton's were among the first 5 families to settle in Harlan County. Other families were the Hensleys, Napiers, Smiths, Cawaoods, Kellys, Sargents, Brittains, Cornetts, Creeches, Gilberts, Joneses, Wynns, and Saylors.
Hidden in a small alley behind the NAPA Auto parts is an unmarked graveyard and not much in known about this site. There appears to be quite a few graves, however, there are several illegible stones and rods scattered about that could indicate others. The only stone in which you can read is the grave of William Turner, Jr. William's father was one of the Turner's that settled in what is today known as Harlan County.
Erected by Harlan County, Kentucky.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.
Location. 36° 50.731′ N, 83° 19.344′ W. Marker is in Harlan, Kentucky, in Harlan County. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. History of Harlan County Kentucky (within shouting distance of this marker); A Tale of Six Cities (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harlan County Coal Miner Memorial (about 500 feet away); Scouting in Harlan County (about 600 feet away); First Car of Coal (about 600 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); The First Car of Coal Shipped from Harlan County (about 600 feet away); The L&N Railroad in Harlan County (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harlan.
Photographed By Tom Bosse, September 4, 2021
2. The Early Setters and an Unmarked Graveyard Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 870 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
