Princeton in Caldwell County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

William Prince

Founder of Princeton

— Born May 19, 1752 - Died August 10, 1810 —

William Prince Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 16, 2024

1. William Prince Marker

Inscription. A Revolutionary War patriot - He served as a captain in Colonel Benjamin Roxbury Spartan Regiment - S.C. Organized a group from 96th S.C. District migrated through Cumberland Gap. Settled on Red River in NW Tennessee. In 1798 he explored land on Eddy Creek (built Shandy Hall above Big Spring in an area called Eddy Grove). A large land owner, surveyor, public servant. Established First Baptist Church in Eddy Grove. His family donated 50 acres for Prince's Place now called Princeton - Deed recorded in first Caldwell County order book C - 1817 - Pg 150

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary.

Location. 37° 6.485′ N, 87° 52.819′ W. Marker is in Princeton, Kentucky, in Caldwell County. It is at the intersection of East Market Street and Hopkinsville Street, on the left when traveling east on East Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 206 E Market St, Princeton KY 42445, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Jackson

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It is also in the American Midwest,

in the South,

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Shandy Hall (Princeton) (within shouting distance of this marker); William Prince, 1752-1810 / Founder of Princeton (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Shandy Hall (Princeton) (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Trail of Tears (about 400 feet away); County Named, 1809 (about 500 feet away); Black Patch War (about 700 feet away); Courthouse Burned (about 700 feet away); Ogden Memorial United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Princeton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Converging of Indian Trails (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 16, 2024

2. William Prince Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 292 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.