Bardstown in Nelson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

County Named, 1784

Photographed by Karl Stelly, June 2, 2014

1. County Named, 1784 Marker

Inscription. For Thomas Nelson, 1738 - 89. Member Va. House of Burgesses. In the first Provincial Convention, 1774; Continental Congress, 1775 - 77 and 1779. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Commander of Va. Militia, 1777 - 81. Governor of Va., 1781. Commended for selfless patriotism in ordering guns to fire on his own home, the British headquarters, at Yorktown, 1781.

Erected 1966 by The Kentucky Historical Society & The Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 956.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Political Subdivisions • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1738.

Location. 37° 48.555′ N, 85° 27.999′ W. Marker is in Bardstown, Kentucky, in Nelson County. It is on U.S. 31E/150, on the left when traveling north. Marker is inside the traffic circle at the town center, on the grounds of the old courthouse, now called the Welcome Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bardstown KY 40004, United States of America.

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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Louisville Area.

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 walking distance of this marker: Nelson Countians who served and Gave All (a few steps from this marker); Nelson County World War I, World War II, Korean War, & Vietnam War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam 1969 Memorial (a few steps from this marker); John Fitch Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Confederates Here (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Nelson Countians who served and Gave All (within shouting distance of this marker); Replica of the First Steamboat (within shouting distance of this marker); McLean House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bardstown.

Photographed by Karl Stelly, June 2, 2014

2. County Named, 1784 Marker

This view is taken looking toward the Northwest

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2014, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 786 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 10, 2014, by Karl Stelly of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.