Princeton in Caldwell County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

William Prince, 1752-1810 / Founder of Princeton

William Prince, 1752-1810 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 13, 2018

1. William Prince, 1752-1810 Marker

Inscription.
William Prince
1752-1810
Born in Virginia, his family moved to Spartanburg Co., S.C. in 1768. During the Revolutionary War, he served as captain in Col. Benjamin Roebuck’s S.C. Spartan regiment. After completing his military duty, he led a party of family & friends through Cumberland Gap. In 1782, they settled on Red River in Tenn.
Presented by Prince Family
Founder of Princeton
In 1797, Prince explored area in Ky. called Eddy Grove, on Eddy Creek. He found a large spring and fertile land. He moved his family to Kentucky the next year. Prince’s Town was established in 1805. After his death, his widow gave 50 acres on which the first courthouse was built. The town later became known as Princeton.
Caldwell Co. Historical Society

Erected 2010 by the Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2330.)

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 1768.

Location. 37° 6.526′

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N, 87° 52.833′ W. Marker is in Princeton, Kentucky, in Caldwell County. Marker is at the intersection of North Franklin Street and East Market Street, on the right when traveling north on North Franklin Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 199 North Franklin Street, Princeton KY 42445, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Shandy Hall (Princeton) (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named William Prince (within shouting distance of this marker); County Named, 1809 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Courthouse Burned (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Shandy Hall (Princeton) (about 500 feet away); Trail of Tears (about 500 feet away); Black Patch War (about 500 feet away); Ogden Memorial United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Princeton.

Founder of Princeton Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 13, 2018

2. Founder of Princeton Marker

Marker (on right) located at the City Hall & Tourism Center building. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 13, 2018

3. Marker (on right) located at the City Hall & Tourism Center building.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 592 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 26, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.