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Columbia in Adair County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
 

Daniel Trabue (1760-1840)

 
 
Daniel Trabue (1760-1840) Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 8, 2015
1. Daniel Trabue (1760-1840) Marker
Inscription. A founder of Columbia, Trabue built original house (SW corner of this structure) ca. 1823. He served as trustee, sheriff, and justice of peace; operated grist mill, inn and retail store. Here Trabue wrote memoirs, 1827, of pioneer era, which included events at Logan's Station, Boonesborough, and service under Anthony Wayne. These accounts part of famous Draper Manuscripts.
 
Erected 1986 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1782.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, MusicIndustry & CommerceSettlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.
 
Location. 37° 6.01′ N, 85° 18.196′ W. Marker is in Columbia, Kentucky, in Adair County. Marker is at the intersection of Jamestown Road (Kentucky Route 80) and Elm Street, on the right when traveling north on Jamestown Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Jamestown Road, Columbia KY 42728, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Col. Frank L. Wolford (approx. ¼ mile away); Adair County Courthouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Confederate Raids (approx. ¼ mile away);
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Adair County Revolutionary War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Male and Female High School Site / Student Parking in the 1850s (approx. ¼ mile away); Jane Lampton Home (approx. ¼ mile away); Frank Lane Wolford (approx. ¼ mile away); Columbia-Union Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.
 
Also see . . .  Explore Kentucky History. (Submitted on May 18, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
 
Marker across Kentucky Highway 80. image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 8, 2015
2. Marker across Kentucky Highway 80.
View of area looking north on Jamestown Street. image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 8, 2015
3. View of area looking north on Jamestown Street.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 696 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on May 18, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.

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