Paducah in McCracken County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
First Log Cabin
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First Frame House
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
1. First Log Cabin Marker
First Log Cabin
Here in April 1821, three years after the Jackson Purchase, the first home, a round-log cabin, was built by James and William Pore. Only a few Indians remained. James Davis, his wife and three sons, built a shelter soon after. In the next five years a score or more settled along the Tennessee River. Town was first named Pekin. Over
First Frame House
Was built by Albert Hayes in 1826 a few feet south of here. It had three rooms, was "quite attractive in those days" and bore the name "Fox House". Tradition is that Gen. William Clark stayed here when he platted town, May 26, 1827, and changed its name, Pekin to Paducah, in honor of Chief Paducke. Over.
Marker by Greater Paducah Chamber of Commerce
Erected 1967 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1052.)
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 month for this entry is April 1821.
Location. 37° 5.299′ N, 88° 35.662′ W. Marker is in Paducah, Kentucky, in McCracken County. It is at the intersection of Broadway Street and North
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Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Jackson Purchase. It is also in the American Midwest, in the South, in the Upper South, and in the Ohio River Valley. 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: Robert S. Davis (a few steps from this marker); William Clark (a few steps from this marker); George Rogers Clark (a few steps from this marker); Paducah 1873 "Bird's Eye View" (a few steps from this marker); First House in Paducah, Kentucky (a few steps from this marker); First Frame House in Paducah, Kentucky (a few steps from this marker); Paducah's Architecture (within shouting distance of this marker); Paleo and Archaic Indians (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paducah.
Photographed by Shane Oliver, May 1, 2021
2. First Log Cabin / First Frame House Marker
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
3. First Frame House Marker
Photographed by Shane Oliver, May 1, 2021
4. First Log Cabin / First Frame House Marker Reverse
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
5. First Frame House Marker
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
6. First Log Cabin Marker
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, September 14, 2011
7. First Log Cabin / First Frame House Marker
This is the downtown parking lot facing the river which is lined with over 40 murals. The marker is behind the trees from this view.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 883 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 15, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 2. submitted on June 2, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on September 15, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 4. submitted on June 2, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 19, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
