Edmonton in Metcalfe County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

County Named, 1860

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 8, 2015

1. County Named, 1860 Marker

Inscription. For Thomas Metcalfe, 1780-1855. Born Va. Capt. Ky. Vol. War 1812; Congress 1819-28; Governor 1828-32; Ky. Senate 1834-38; U.S. Senate 1848-49, completing Crittenden's term. "Old Stone Hammer'' laid the foundation, 1797, of Governor's Mansion, now home of Lieutenant Governors. Metcalfe County formed out of parts of Adair, Barren, Cumberland, Green & Monroe.

Erected 1965 by the Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 799.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 36° 58.769′ N, 85° 36.721′ W. Marker is in Edmonton, Kentucky, in Metcalfe County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (Kentucky Route 163) and East Stockton Street (Kentucky Route 496), on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 East Stockton Street, Edmonton KY 42129, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. William Henry Newman (here, next to this marker); Metcalfe County War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Founder of Edmonton

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(a few steps from this marker); Civil War Skirmish (approx. 2.2 miles away); Rev. Robert Stockton (approx. 2½ miles away); Robert Stockton (approx. 2½ miles away); Dripping Springs (approx. 6.9 miles away); Local Humanitarian (approx. 8.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edmonton.

Also see . . . Wikipedia article on Thomas Metcalfe. (Submitted on May 18, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Courthouse corner with marker on far right. image. Click for full size.

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2. Courthouse corner with marker on far right.

Area of marker on corner (on right). image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 8, 2015

3. Area of marker on corner (on right).

Thomas Metcalfe image. Click for full size.

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4. Thomas Metcalfe

Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 313 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 18, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.