Kingdom Come in Letcher County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Kingdom Come

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 20, 2022

1. Kingdom Come Marker

Inscription. Early settlers, ca. 1816, were deeply religious and God-fearing. They chose a name for this beautiful and fertile valley from the words in The Lord's Prayer. History of this area is typical of that of many communities along the creeks and hollows where descendants of the first settlers still live. It was immortalized by John Fox, Jr., in Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come.

Erected by Kentucky Historical Society • Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1294.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.

Location. 37° 3.869′ N, 82° 51.809′ W. Marker is in Kingdom Come, Kentucky, in Letcher County. Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 931 and Henry Ison Hollow, on the right when traveling west on State Highway 931. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Whitesburg KY 41858, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Scuttle Hole Gap Road (approx. ¼ mile away); Scotia Mine Disaster (approx. 2.2 miles away); Harry Monroe Caudill (approx. 3 miles

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away); John Fox, Jr. (approx. 3 miles away); Harriette Simpson Arnow (approx. 3 miles away); James Still (approx. 3 miles away); Letcher County Honor Roll (approx. 4.2 miles away); Pilot -- Spy -- Hero / Francis Gary Powers (approx. 4.2 miles away).

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 20, 2022

2. Kingdom Come Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 13, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.