Owingsville in Bath County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Bath County

Photographed By Karl Stelly, April 12, 2009

1. Bath County Marker

State Historical marker for Bath County, KY, on the grounds of the Bath County Courthouse, Owingsville, Kentucky

Inscription.

Formed from Montgomery County, 1811. Named for its many mineral springs. The birthplace of CSA Gen. John B. Hood and US Senator Richard H. Menefee. Owingsville named for Col. Thomas D. Owings. Organizer US 28th Inf. Reg., 1812. Associate in ownership, operation of Bourbon Iron Works, 1795 - 1822. Host to Louis Philippe of France during part of his exile in US.

Erected 1966 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 940.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812 • War, US Civil • Wars, Non-US. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.

Location. 38° 8.65′ N, 83° 45.854′ W. Marker is in Owingsville, Kentucky, in Bath County. Marker can be reached from West Main Street (U.S. 60). The marker is in back of the courthouse, on the South side, at the edge of the parking area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 West Main Street, Owingsville KY 40360, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Capt. John “Jack” Jouett, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Courthouse Burned (here, next to this

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marker); Bath County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Owings House / Thomas Dye Owings (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. Hood Birthplace (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bourbon Iron Works / Iron Made in Kentucky (approx. 2.3 miles away); Olympian Springs (approx. 7½ miles away); Clear Creek Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky (approx. 8.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Owingsville.

Photographed By Forest McDermott, May 5, 2011

2. Bath County Marker

Next to marker about Capt. John "Jack" Jouett, Jr. located on the right.

Bath County Marker on left. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, November 4, 2017

3. Bath County Marker on left.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2010, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,765 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 8, 2010, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on May 9, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on November 16, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.