Louisa in Lawrence County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

County Named, 1821

Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 13, 2019

1. County Named, 1821 Marker

Inscription. ... For Capt. James Lawrence, whose charge, "Don't give up the ship," when mortally wounded in battle between USS Chesapeake and HMS Shannon off Boston, June 1, 1813, met highest traditions of US Navy and has inspired all Americans. Buried with honor by British in Halifax; reinterred at Trinity Church, New York. Lawrence County was formed from Greenup and Floyd.

Erected 1965 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 886.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 1, 1813.

Location. 38° 6.934′ N, 82° 36.155′ W. Marker is in Louisa, Kentucky, in Lawrence County. Marker is on South Main Cross Street north of East Madison Street, on the right when traveling north. Located at the Lawrence County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 122 S Main Cross St, Louisa KY 41230, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lawrence County Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Old Floyd County / Lawrence County Revolutionary War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Louisa in Civil War (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Vancouver’s Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); Frederick M. Vinson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Bishop (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fort Gay (approx. half a mile away in West Virginia). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisa.

Also see . . .
1. Kentucky Historical Society on Lawrence County. (Submitted on July 21, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
2. Wikipedia article on Captain James Lawrence. (Submitted on July 21, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

County Named, 1821 Marker at Lawrence County Courthouse. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, July 13, 2019

2. County Named, 1821 Marker at Lawrence County Courthouse.

Note uninstalled marker, propped against the wall, on right side of stairs.

Captain James Lawrence (October 1, 1781 – June 4, 1813) image. Click for full size.

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3. Captain James Lawrence (October 1, 1781 – June 4, 1813)

USS Chesapeake (1799) image. Click for full size.

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4. USS Chesapeake (1799)

Royal Navy frigate H.M.S. Shannon and the American frigate U.S.S. Chesapeake image. Click for full size.

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5. Royal Navy frigate H.M.S. Shannon and the American frigate U.S.S. Chesapeake

A depiction of the naval battle between H.M.S. Shannon and the U.S.S. Chesapeake off the coast of Boston, Massachusetts, United States, in June 1813.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 21, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.