Augusta in Bracken County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Philip Buckner (1747-1820)

Photographed By Dave Knoch, July 18, 2015

1. Philip Buckner (1747-1820) Marker

Inscription. Captain Philip Buckner, an Englishman, was a Revolutionary War veteran. He came to Va., served adopted colony as issuing commissary, received extensive land grants, then settled here. In 1797, he donated this lot for Augusta Public Square as part of land for town. It became the site of the courthouse until it burned 1848; pioneer jail still standing.

Erected 1988 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1842.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1797.

Location. 38° 46.344′ N, 84° 0.541′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Kentucky, in Bracken County. Marker is on West Park Street south of West 2nd Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Augusta KY 41002, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Ancient Village at Augusta / Who Were Fort Ancient People? (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Judge JR Minor Home (about 300 feet away); Schoolfield Preparatory School (about 800 feet away); Dr. Joshua T. Bradford Home & Office

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Augusta In Civil War (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Battle of Augusta Walking Tour (approx. 0.2 miles away); Built by B.F. Powers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Weeping Eye Gorget / General John Payne (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.

Pioneer Jail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dave Knoch, July 18, 2015

2. Pioneer Jail

Photographed By Dave Knoch, July 18, 2015

3. Pioneer Jail

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2015, by Dave Knoch of Scott County, Kentucky. This page has been viewed 664 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 3, 2015, by Dave Knoch of Scott County, Kentucky. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.