Near Barbourville in Knox County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
First House in Ky.
1750
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 11, 2023
1. First House in Kentucky Marker
Erected 1922 by George Owens.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is April 23, 1922.
Location. 36° 50.358′ N, 83° 55.137′ W. Marker is near Barbourville, Kentucky, in Knox County. Marker can be reached from Kentucky Route 459, 3 miles south of Route 2423. Marker is at the Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4929 State Hwy 459, Barbourville KY 40906, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Journey of Dr. Thomas Walker and Five Associates in 1750 (here, next to this marker); Flem D. Sampson (1875-1967) (approx. 2˝ miles away); Knox County Veterans Memorial (approx. 2˝ miles away); Daniel Boone (approx. 2˝ miles away); The Battle of Barbourville (approx. 2.6 miles away); a different marker also named The Battle of Barbourville (approx. 2.6 miles away); a different marker also named The Battle of Barbourville (approx. 2.7 miles away); Camp Andy Johnson (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Barbourville.
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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 11, 2023
2. First House in Kentucky Marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 11, 2023
3. First House in Kentucky Marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, September 11, 2023
4. First House in Kentucky Marker
art work on the marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2023, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 24, 2023, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
