Bardstown in Nelson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
The Cobblestone Path
Photographed by Kevin W., August 28, 2024
1. The Cobblestone Path Marker
Inscription.
The Cobblestone Path. . One of the oldest paved roads in all Kentucky; by 1785 this was the original entry to Bardstown from the east and part of the legendary "wilderness road". Congress ordered the pioneer trace to be improved as a military road after 1792. The cobbled paving of this hill dates at least circa 1790, allowing two-way traffic by heavy freight wagons and all wheeled vehicles entering and leaving Bardstown. After serving over 30 years as the major entry connector to the east end of historic Arch Street, the steep pathway was relegated to light traffic and mounted riders after the improved "turnpike" was constructed, circa 1830 just below the cliffs. Cut off from the modern streets after 1925, isolation allowed the path to survive, serving only pedestrian traffic after that date., Placed on the National Registry of Historic Places, 1989
One of the oldest paved roads in all Kentucky; by 1785 this was the original entry to Bardstown from the east and part of the legendary "wilderness road". Congress ordered the pioneer trace to be improved as a military road after 1792. The cobbled paving of this hill dates at least circa 1790, allowing two-way traffic by heavy freight wagons and all wheeled vehicles entering and leaving Bardstown. After serving over 30 years as the major entry connector to the east end of historic Arch Street, the steep pathway was relegated to light traffic and mounted riders after the improved "turnpike" was constructed, circa 1830 just below the cliffs. Cut off from the modern streets after 1925, isolation allowed the path to survive, serving only pedestrian traffic after that date.
Placed on the National Registry of Historic Places, 1989
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1785.
Location. 37° 48.636′ N, 85° 27.757′ W. Marker is in Bardstown, Kentucky, in Nelson County. It is on East Broadway Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 209 E Broadway Street, Bardstown KY 40004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Louisville Area. It is also in the American 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: Lt. General Harold G. Moore Jr. (about 500 feet away, measured
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 585 times since then and 112 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
