Lexington in Fayette County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
McConnell Springs
Photographed By Craig Doda, March 21, 2022
1. McConnell Springs Marker
Inscription.
McConnell Springs. . In 1774 William MoConnell led a surveying party into this area surrounding many springs. The following April he led a party from southwest Pennsylvania to establish land claims on the headwaters of Elkhorn Creek. To validate their olaims under Virginia law, they built a cabin. In late summer there arrived from Boomesborough news of the battle of Lexington in the Colony of Massachusetts, Lexington, Kentucky, then part of the Colony of Virginia, was named in honor of that event which led to American independence from British rule.
In 1774 William MoConnell led a surveying party into this area
surrounding many springs. The following April he led a party
from southwest Pennsylvania to establish land claims on the
headwaters of Elkhorn Creek. To validate their olaims under
Virginia law, they built a cabin. In late summer there arrived
from Boomesborough news of the battle of Lexington in the
Colony of Massachusetts, Lexington, Kentucky, then part of
the Colony of Virginia, was named in honor of that event
which led to American independence from British rule.
Erected 2001 by the Society of Colonial Wars in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1774.
Location. 38° 3.306′ N, 84° 31.669′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Kentucky, in Fayette County. Marker is on Rebmann Lane, 0.1 miles south of Cahill Drive, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 416 Rebmann Ln, Lexington KY 40504, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. McConnell Springs Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Building Foundation (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bur Oak (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rock Fence
2. McConnell Springs Marker is on left of entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
