Stanford in Lincoln County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Wilderness Road
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Logan’s Station

Wilderness Road Side of the Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 6, 2011

1. Wilderness Road Side of the Marker

Inscription.
Wilderness Road Benjamin Logan left Boone’s Road, April 15, 1775, following trace that became the final segment of “Wilderness Road.” Logan’s path ran along an obscure trail from this area to Harrodsburg, then to Falls of the Ohio. The intersection of the trails became known as Hazel Patch, a junction 8 miles north of present-day London, Ky.

(Reverse):
Logan’s Station Logan’s Station established May 1, 1775. Also known as St. Asaph, the fort quickly became an important frontier settlement. In May 1775, residents sent representatives to Boonesborough to assist in the formation of the proprietary government of Transylvania. Logan’s Fort later became the town of Stanford.

Erected 2005 by Presented by the Lincoln Co. Historical Soc. and erected by the Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2177.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1776.

Location. 37° 31.762′ N, 84° 39.702′ W.

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Marker is in Stanford, Kentucky, in Lincoln County. It is on Main Street (Business U.S. 150) near Lancaster Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is at the southwest corner of the courthouse lawn. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stanford KY 40484, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s The Knobs.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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: Cherokees in Kentucky (a few steps from this marker); Spanish American War Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Benjamin Logan (within shouting distance of this marker); Fortitude with Courage (within shouting distance of this marker); County Named, 1780 (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln County (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stanford.

Logan’s Station Side of the Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 6, 2011

2. Logan’s Station Side of the Marker

Wilderness Road - Logan’s Station Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 6, 2011

3. Wilderness Road - Logan’s Station Marker

Lincoln County Courthouse is in the background

Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 6, 2011

4. Wilderness Road - Logan’s Station Marker

Lancaster Street is on the left of the photo.

Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 6, 2011

5. Wilderness Road - Logan’s Station Marker

Intersection of Main Street and Lancaster Street is in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,504 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 21, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.

Wilderness Road⎯⎯⎯Logan’s Station

Wilderness Road
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Logan’s Station