Mount Sterling in Montgomery County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Montgomery County. 1797

By Don Morfe, April 15, 2014

1. Montgomery County. 1797 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Named for Gen. Richard Montgomery, Revolutionary War officer. Born in Ireland, 1738. An advocate of colonial freedom, he commanded continental forces in the north, capturing first British colors in war, Fort Johns, 1775. Killed in Quebec attack, Dec. 31, 1775. Original county taken from Clark; included area of 2 present counties and parts of 8 others.

Erected 1968 by Kentucky Historical Society-Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1216.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Political Subdivisions • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list.

Location. 38° 3.402′ N, 83° 56.568′ W. Marker is in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, in Montgomery County. Marker is on Broadway Street. The marker is located on the grounds of the Montgomery County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mount Sterling KY 40353, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Courthouse Burned (here, next to this marker); Battle of Mt. Sterling (within shouting

By Don Morfe, April 15, 2014

2. Montgomery County. 1797 Marker

distance of this marker); Mt. Sterling, Kentucky (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Robbery / Bank Sues (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Little Mountain Indian Mound (approx. ¼ mile away); Estill's Defeat (approx. 0.6 miles away); Battle-June 8, 1864 (approx. 0.7 miles away); Battle-June 9, 1864 (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Sterling.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 407 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 19, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.