Barbourville in Knox County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

First Cabin in Kentucky

Photographed By Craig Swain, September 5, 2010

1. First Cabin in Kentucky Marker

Inscription. Near here is site of first structure built April 1750 by a white man in Kentucky. Erected by Dr. Thomas Walker's party while exploring in the interest of the Loyal Land Company.

Erected by Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 72.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1750.

Location. 36° 52.063′ N, 83° 52.804′ W. Marker is in Barbourville, Kentucky, in Knox County. Marker is at the intersection of Cumberland Gap Parkway (U.S. 25E) and Daniel Boone Drive (State Highway 11), on the right when traveling south on Cumberland Gap Parkway. This marker has been moved to the Battle of Barbourville park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Barbourville KY 40906, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. County Named, 1799 (here, next to this marker); Civil War Actions (a few steps from this marker); First House in Kentucky (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Battle of Barbourville (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named The Battle of Barbourville (approx. 0.3 miles away);

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a different marker also named The Battle of Barbourville (approx. 0.3 miles away); Knox County Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Flem D. Sampson (1875-1967) (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Barbourville.

Markers on the Barbourville Bypass image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain

2. Markers on the Barbourville Bypass

Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 845 times since then and 43 times this year. Last updated on May 11, 2021, by A Bowers of Indianapolis, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 15, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.