West Point in Hardin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Pearman's Settlement
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 5, 2018
1. Pearman's Settlement Marker
Samuel Pearman and a group of 12 men built a log cabin on this site in 1776. This was the first attempt at settlement in Hardin County.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky, City of West Point series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 38° 0.042′ N, 85° 56.74′ W. Marker is in West Point, Kentucky, in Hardin County. Marker is at the intersection of Elm Street and North 3rd Street, on the left when traveling east on Elm Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Point KY 40177, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Salt Warehouse (a few steps from this marker); Lewis and Clark in Kentucky / John Shields (1769-1809) (within shouting distance of this marker); Sears and Roebuck (within shouting distance of this marker); Ditto-Lansdale House / Civil War Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); James Young House (within shouting distance of this marker); K & I Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Young's Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding of West Point/ James Young (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Point.
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Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 5, 2018
2. Pearman's Settlement Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 496 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
