Georgetown in Scott County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
New Zion
Photographed By Matt Carter, November 22, 2009
1. New Zion Marker
On Nov. 23, 1872, former slaves Calvin Hamilton and Primus Keene purchased 23 acres. They sold plots to other freedmen and formed black community of Briar Hill; it was later named New Zion. Keene sold land for community well, school, and church. Calvin Hamilton's home survives. Descendants of founders still live in New Zion. Presented by Scott County Fiscal Court.Erected 1993 by Kentucky Historical Society. (Marker Number 1938.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1797.
Location. 38° 10.645′ N, 84° 29.314′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, Kentucky, in Scott County. Marker is on State Highway 922, 0.2 miles south of Lemmons Mill Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Georgetown KY 40324, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dr. Robert Peter (approx. 1.6 miles away); Secretariat (approx.
Photographed By Frank Profitt, December 19, 2020
2. New Zion Marker
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Photographed By Frank Profitt, December 19, 2020
3. New Zion Marker
Photographed By Frank Profitt, December 19, 2020
4. New Zion Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2010, by Matt Carter of Lexington, Kentucky. This page has been viewed 1,116 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 17, 2010, by Matt Carter of Lexington, Kentucky. 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 20, 2020, by Frank Profitt of Georgetown, Kentucky. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
