Near Clarkson in Grayson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Pioneer Family

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, December 1, 2025

1. Pioneer Family Marker

Inscription. Millerstown, settled before 1800, founded by Jacob Miller, Jr. He owned 500 acres along Nolin River and built grist mill. Christopher, a brother, was prisoner of Indians for 11 years; rescued by spies of Anthony Wayne, he then helped Wayne secure peace, 1794. Christopher and brother Nicholas both served in Ky. House of Rep. Town was at peak ca. 1900, with population of 150.

Erected 1988 by Kentucky Historical Society • Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1828.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.

Location. 37° 26.668′ N, 86° 3.074′ W. Marker is near Clarkson, Kentucky, in Grayson County. It is at the intersection of Ward Road and East Millerstown Road (Kentucky Route 224), on the right when traveling north on Ward Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26 Ward Rd, Clarkson KY 42726, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Western Coal Field.

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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 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: An Indian Ambush (approx. 9.4 miles away); Bacon Creek Trestle (approx. 9½ miles away); Bacon Creek Bridge (approx. 9½ miles away); a different marker also named Bacon Creek Bridge (approx. 9½ miles away); Grayson Springs (approx. 9.6 miles away); Warren Cash (1760-1850) (approx. 12.3 miles away); Captured and Burned (approx. 12½ miles away); Nolin Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky (approx. 13.3 miles away).

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, December 1, 2025

2. Pioneer Family Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 15, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.