Brandenburg in Meade County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Meade County Monument

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 5, 2018

1. Meade County Monument

Inscription. Meade County
1823

Brandenburg
1825

Brandenburg Ferry operated
1804 – 1966

January 1937
Major flood occurred

April 3, 1974
Series of tornadoes devastated Brandenburg area

Gen. John Hunt Morgan and apprx 3,000 troops of the Confederate States of America crossed the Ohio River on July 8, 1863 to begin the march north.

In memory of the Brandenburg Woman’s Club
1910 – 1985

Meade County Library
Est. 1952

Erected by Meade County Library.

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 8, 1863.

Location. 38° 0.301′ N, 86° 10.154′ W. Marker is in Brandenburg, Kentucky, in Meade County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Water Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Marker is located in River Front Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brandenburg KY 40108, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Morgan — On To Ohio (here, next to this marker); Louisville, Kentucky Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Meade County Leader / Meade County Courthouse

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Flint for the Hunt (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Underground Railroad Statue (about 600 feet away); A Rest at Otter Creek (approx. 0.2 miles away); Capture of the Alice Dean (approx. 0.2 miles away); Big Joe Logsdon (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brandenburg.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 5, 2018

2. Meade County Monument

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 5, 2018

3. Meade County Monument

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 5, 2018

4. Meade County Monument

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 5, 2018

5. Meade County Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 322 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 17, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 5. submitted on November 14, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.