Near Lancaster in Garrard County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

James Thompson, 1750-1825

Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 7, 2011

1. James Thompson, 1750-1825 Marker

Inscription. Burial site of first Lincoln Co. surveyor, commissioned Jan., 1781. Surveyed this area, then part of Lincoln Co. Daniel Boone was made Deputy Surveyor under him, 1783. Thompson, nephew of Isaac Shelby, was State Rep., Garrard Co., 1803; State Senator, 1804-06. First Lt. with 12th Va. Militia in Rev. War. Trustee of Kentucky Academy, 1794, and the Lancaster Academy, 1798.

Erected 1970 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1371.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Exploration • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1781.

Location. 37° 40.512′ N, 84° 38.719′ W. Marker is near Lancaster, Kentucky, in Garrard County. It is on Lexington Road (U.S. 27) north of Dora Road (County Route 1363), on the right when traveling north. On the north side of the Forks of Dix Baptist Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lancaster KY 40444, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Forks of Dix River Baptist Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Camp Dick Robinson

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(approx. 1½ miles away); Birthplace of Carry A. Nation / Lady with the Hatchet (approx. 2 miles away); Home of Gov. Bradley (approx. 5.2 miles away); Home of Statesmen (approx. 5.2 miles away); Local Authoress (approx. 5.2 miles away); Buford-Salter House (approx. 5.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 5.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lancaster.

Regarding James Thompson, 1750-1825. This roadmarker is wrong for this James Thompson. He was not in the 12th Va. This James came directly from BoNess Scotland to attend William and Mar College to get his commission as a surveyor and after coming to Kentucky County Va was the team horse wagon master for Benjamin Logan of The Lincoln Co, Militia. Also was wagon master for George Rogers Clark. I placed the cemetery stone for him in about 2008. The James Thompson who is on the road marker was James, son of William of Augusta Co. Va. and is buried at Burkes Garden Va. Thanks Harold W. Rarden

Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 7, 2011

2. James Thompson, 1750-1825 Marker

James Thompson Grave Stone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 7, 2011

3. James Thompson Grave Stone

James Thompson Grave in the Church Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Forest McDermott, May 7, 2011

4. James Thompson Grave in the Church Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,102 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 21, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.