Georgetown in Scott County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Scott County, 1792

Photographed By Ken Smith, November 17, 2013

1. Scott County, 1792 Marker

Inscription.
Formed out of a part of Woodford County, it was the second created after Kentucky became a state.

Named for Gen. Charles Scott, 1739-1813, a Va. native. Officer in Revolution, saw service at Trenton, 1776, Germantown and Monmouth, 1777, Stony Point, 1779. Came to Kentucky in 1785. Represented Woodford Co. in the Va. Assembly, 1789-90. Fourth governor of Ky., 1808-12.

Erected 1969 by Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1248.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.

Location. 38° 12.611′ N, 84° 33.576′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, Kentucky, in Scott County. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway Street (U.S. 25) and W. Court Street, on the right when traveling north on Broadway Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 N Broadway Street, Georgetown KY 40324, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Scott County Korean & Vietnam Conflict's Memorial (here, next to this marker); Scott County Courthouse / Goebel Trial Here (here, next to this marker); Gen. Basil W. Duke, C.S.A. / Basil W. Duke (1838-1916)

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(a few steps from this marker); In Memory of those Scott County Boys (a few steps from this marker); Remember the Raisin! (a few steps from this marker); Royal Spring (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Scott County Jail / Scott County Jailer's House (about 600 feet away); Birthplace of Bourbon (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Georgetown.

Photographed By Frank Profitt, November 29, 2020

2. Scott County, 1792 Marker

Photographed By Frank Profitt, November 29, 2020

3. Scott County, 1792 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2013, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 479 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 1, 2013, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. 2, 3. submitted on December 5, 2020, by Frank Profitt of Georgetown, Kentucky. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.