Perryville in Boyle County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

W.H. Rogers

Photographed by Mark Parker, August 18, 2025

1. W.H. Rogers Marker

Inscription. He was the President of Inter-County R.E.C.C (Rural Electric Co-op Corp) who built and opened the first co-op substation in the county on June 10, 1938. The line consisted of 56 miles for electricity serving 115 homes. In 2013 we celebrated the 75th anniversary of this opening with 3,700 miles of line serving over 25,000 members over 12 counties. Our lives are much better because of his foresight and effort. He has our gratitude as well as our thanks.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is June 10, 1938.

Location. 37° 39′ N, 84° 57.095′ W. Marker is in Perryville, Kentucky, in Boyle County. It is at the intersection of South Buell Street (U.S. 68) and East 2nd Street (U.S. 68/150), on the right when traveling north on South Buell Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 204 S Buell St, Perryville KY 40468, 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 walking distance of this marker: Cecil Carpenter (here, next to this marker); Alyssa Wray (here, next to this marker); Elizabeth Madox Roberts (here, next to this marker); Kendall Hayes (a few steps from this marker); Robert McNutt McElroy (a few steps from this marker); Nina Bruce Warren Clooney

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(a few steps from this marker); Lt. Col. Charles C. Bond (a few steps from this marker); Milton J. Durham (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perryville.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

W.H. Rogers Marker, a part of a series of markers, located second from the left image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, August 18, 2025

2. W.H. Rogers Marker, a part of a series of markers, located second from the left

Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.