Near Salvisa in Mercer County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Revolutionary War Soldiers
Photographed by Mark Parker, March 28, 2025
1. Revolutionary War Soldiers Marker
Buried in New Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery
1 mile
James Cardwell Robert Coleman Isaac Coovert Richard Holman George McAfee Samuel McAfee John McGee Thomas Smithey
Erected 1977 by Kentucky Historical Society - Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1603.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list.
Location. 37° 51.882′ N, 84° 51.179′ W. Marker is near Salvisa, Kentucky, in Mercer County. It is at the intersection of Louisville Road (U.S. 127) and Cummins Ferry Road, on the right when traveling north on Louisville Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3301 Louisville Road, Salvisa KY 40372, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region. 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: New Providence (here, next to this marker); In Honor of the Pioneer Fathers (a few steps from this marker); Thomas Cleland / New Providence Presbyterian Church (a few steps from this marker); Pioneer Teacher, 1779 / McAfee Station (approx. half a
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Photographed by Mark Parker, March 28, 2025
2. Revolutionary War Soldiers Marker overlooking intersection at Louisville Rd and Cummins Ferry Rd
Photographed by Mark Parker, March 28, 2025
3. New Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery sign and cemetery
Photographed by Mark Parker, March 28, 2025
4. George McAfee, one of the Revolutionary War soldiers mentioned on the marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 29, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
