On State Highway 22, on the right when traveling west.
Oldham County native buried here. Renowned as director-producer of The Birth of a Nation, film drama of Civil War and post-bellum era, and also Intolerance, Orphans of the Storm, Broken Blossoms. He created dramatic and photographic effects, . . . — — Map (db m25924) HM
Near Ballardsville Road (State Highway 22) 0.3 miles west of State Route 329, on the left when traveling west.
The area east of the Maples Park was originally known as “Beard's Station” and was a stop along local stagecoach routes. With the introduction of the railroad, the name was shortened to “Beard” and subsequently “Crestwood,” in 1909, after locals . . . — — Map (db m223400) HM
Near Ballardsville Road (State Highway 22) 0.3 miles west of State Route 329, on the left when traveling west.
Known historically as “The Maples,” these beautiful 22 acres was once use for small-scale farming and countryside enjoyment. Purchased at the turn of the 20th century, Henry L. Ott (1878-1933) and his wife Margaret Klaus Ott (1887-1958) named the . . . — — Map (db m223396) HM
On State Highway 329, 0.1 miles north of Old Zaring Road, on the right when traveling north.
Born on July 25, 1824 in Floydsburg, Oldham Co., he was one of eight children born to Col. Jacob and Isabella Watson Oglesby, who, with two of his siblings, died in the 1833 cholera epidemic. Oglesby was raised by an uncle and moved to Decatur, . . . — — Map (db m174576) HM
Formerly known as Clifton, home’s
three sections built at different
times. Thomas Barbour, a founder
of Oldham County, established farm
and built third portion of home
circa 1840. He sold farm in 1855 to
Richard T. Jacob, who . . . — — Map (db m136157) HM
On Washington Street east of 1st Avenue (Kentucky Route 53), on the left when traveling east.
Home of Dr. Rob Morris, 1818-88. In 1884 "crowned Poet Laureate of Freemasonry." Founded the Order of the Eastern Star. He was born near Boston, Mass., lived 28 years here. From 1861 to 1865 president of the Masonic College, located in La Grange, . . . — — Map (db m96058) HM
On South Walnut Avenue at East Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on South Walnut Avenue.
Buddy Pepper (1922-1993) a pianist, songwriter,
and actor during Hollywood's “Golden Age,” lived in
this house from his birth through 1932. He is best
remembered as a writer of the most popular song of
1953, “Vaya Con Dios,” which was recorded . . . — — Map (db m223377) HM
On West Main Street west of South 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Oldham was the 75th county created by the Kentucky Legislature. It was formed on January 15, 1824, from portions of Jefferson, Henry and Shelby Counties. The county is named for William Oldham, Revolutionary War patriot and early pioneer.
. . . — — Map (db m136163) HM
On North 1st Street (Kentucky Route 53) at West Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south on North 1st Street.
In 1841 William M. Funk bequeathed
$10,000 to establish seminary. It
was chartered by Legislature and
erected here, 1842. In 1844 Grand
Lodge of Ky. assumed control and
changed it to Masonic College. In
1852 changed to Masonic University of . . . — — Map (db m136169) HM
On North 2nd Avenue south of West Jefferson Street (Kentucky Route 146), on the right when traveling south.
James and Amanda Mount Home. Built circa 1840, this restored
four square home was originally
home to James Mount (1796-1864)
and wife, Amanda Malvina Railey
Mount (1810-1888). Amanda was
the first cousin once removed of
Thomas Jefferson. . . . — — Map (db m136161) HM
On North 1st Street (Kentucky Route 53) south of Woodcreek Drive, on the left when traveling south.
Built in 1921-22, it was the ninth
school in Ky. for African Americans
supported by the Julius Rosenwald
Grant. After completing the first 8
years of school, students were
bussed 25 miles to the Lincoln
Institute in Shelby Co. to attend
high . . . — — Map (db m136159) HM
From 2016 to 2018, the Oldham County History Center Compus was updated with renovations completed on the Rob Morris Educational Building and the J.C. Barnett Library and Archives. This work was done by inmates from Roederer Correctional Complex with . . . — — Map (db m223384) HM
Near North 2nd Avenue north of West Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
Town lots for LaGrange were laid out by 1827 and the population of the town in 1830 was listed as 27. By 1850 there were 400 residents as the railroad attracted new businesses. The older frame buildings on the campus reflect the typical architecture . . . — — Map (db m223385) HM
On North 2nd Avenue at West Jefferson Street (Kentucky Route 146), on the left when traveling north on North 2nd Avenue.
Road Warrior Sculpture — This sculpture represents Oldham County native and WWII veteran, Dr. E. Bruce Heilman (1926-2019). When Bruce Heilman turned 86 he circled the lower 48 states on his Marine issue Harley, traveling 9,200 miles to bring . . . — — Map (db m223387) HM
Near West Jefferson Street (Kentucky Route 146) west of North 2nd Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Rob Morris Educational Building – The Rob Morris Educational Building was constructed in 1880 as a Presbyterian church with land donated by Amanda Mount. Amanda's son, John, married Ruth Electa Morris, daughter of Rob and Charlotte Morris. Dr. . . . — — Map (db m223390) HM
On 1st Street (Kentucky Route 53), on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to those
who died in the
service of their country
that the spirit of
liberty and freedom
might live
Eternal rest
grant unto them,
O Lord
Leonard Brumback • Winslow Couch • Raymond Gehring • Louis S. Gibson
Virgil L. . . . — — Map (db m96040) WM
On Jefferson Street (Kentucky Route 146) west of 1st Avenue (Kentucky Route 53), on the right when traveling west.
Taken from parts of Jefferson, Shelby, and Henry counties, it was the 74th formed.
Named for Col. William Oldham, native Virginian, officer in War of Revolution. Commanded regiment of Kentucky militia in ill-fated Indian campaign on Wabash . . . — — Map (db m61868) HM
On Main Street west of 1st Avenue (Kentucky Route 53), on the right when traveling west.
1827 - 1927
Upon the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the town of LaGrange as county seat of Oldham County Kentucky this stone is placed in honour of the founder William Berry Taylor of Spring Hill
Born 1768 - Died . . . — — Map (db m61894) HM
On Central Ave at Peace Lane, on the right when traveling west on Central Ave.
Annie Fellows Johnston
1863-1931
A celebrated author of children's fiction, she was best known for her "Little Colonel" novels. While visiting relatives in Pewee Valley, she met five-year-old Hattie Cochran and her grandfather, Col. Geo. . . . — — Map (db m104115) HM
Near Maple Avenue, 0.1 miles west of Cross Brook Drive.
"In this plot are buried 313 Confederate soldiers who were residents of the Kentucky
Confederate Home.
This home was purchased by the Southern people of the state. Furnished by the Kentucky
division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, . . . — — Map (db m174573) HM
On La Grange Road (Kentucky Route 146) at Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling east on La Grange Road.
In burying ground 1 mile south, marked by granite obelisk, lie the remains of 313 soldiers who died while residents of the Kentucky Confederate home. The home was located on the high ground just northwest of here. It was used for CSA veterans, 1902 . . . — — Map (db m174490) HM
On La Grange Road (Kentucky Route 146), on the right when traveling south.
Setting of famous "Little Colonel" and other fictional portrayals of life in Pewee Valley by Annie Fellows Johnston. Her stately home, "The Beeches," 1/2 mile N.W. Most prominent town founder was Henry S. Smith, 1802-83. A trustee of the town, he . . . — — Map (db m205138) HM
On Westport Road (Kentucky Route 524) at 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on Westport Road.
First called Liberty, located on 1780 grant to Elijah Craig. Ferry operated here by Levi Boyer early as 1800 formed a link in route to Illinois country. Town became a port to the west -- Westport. In the steamboat era, the town was a thriving port . . . — — Map (db m42974) HM
On Westport Road (Kentucky Route 524) west of 4th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Westport Courthouse
First court session held here in 1828. In addition to indicting criminals and appointing justices of the peace, the court resolved sales, auctions, and escapes of enslaved people & settled disputes pertaining to slave . . . — — Map (db m174579) HM
On West Historic Route 66 (Old U.S. 66) east of Business Interstate 40, on the right when traveling east.
Located at the exact geo-mathematical center of Route 66, the café is one of the oldest eateries on the highway.
Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a site worth seeing — — Map (db m183503) HM
On West Historic Route 66 at State Highway 40, on the right when traveling west on West Historic Route 66.
The above signs are replicas of originals that were installed in 1914 by the AAA clubs on the National Old Trails Road, today known as U.S. Route 66. — — Map (db m194959) HM
Along with law-abiding and God-fearing men and women were buried here, often without benefit of clergy, men who "died with their boots on". The name was borrowed from a cemetery in Dodge City, Kansas, while it was a resort of buffalo hunters and . . . — — Map (db m91783) HM
On U.S. 385 at Route 233 Spur, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 385.
Founded in 1939 by Cal Farley, champion athlete and successful businessman. Boys Ranch was a natural result of Mr. Farley's years of working with underprivileged boys, and the outgrowth of Kids, Inc. and the Maverick Boys Club, two excellent youth . . . — — Map (db m91773) HM
On U.S. 385 at Route 233 Spur, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 385.
Old Tascosa, cowboy capital of the plains, lay one-half mile northeast. In its brief span it became the center of the open-range world. Stomping ground for some of the West's most notorious bad men and focal point for cattle thieves and ranchmen. . . . — — Map (db m91776) HM
On U.S. 385, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 385.
Formed from Young and Bexar
Territories
Created August 21, 1876
Organized January 12, 1881
Named in honor of Williamson Simpson Oldham 1813-1868
Arkansas lawyer and jurist member of the Confederate Senate from Texas
County seat, . . . — — Map (db m91774) HM
On Texas 233 Spur, on the right when traveling east.
1786-1874 Comanches met Comancheros at Atascosa Creek to feast, gamble, race horses & exchange trade goods.
Arrow sculptor: Charles A. Smith — — Map (db m167224) HM
On Julian Bivins Road at Bush Lane, on the left when traveling east on Julian Bivins Road.
Cowboy capital of the Texas Panhandle, 1877-1888. "Billy the Kid" and cowboys from many ranches added to its liveliness. Made famous by wild west fiction. Its name is a corruption of Atascoso (boggy) first given to nearby creek. County seat of . . . — — Map (db m91784) HM
On Julian Bivins Road at Bush Lane, on the left when traveling east on Julian Bivins Road.
Served 12 counties in Panhandle. Site of trials for killings that had filled Boothill Cemetery. Until 1915 Oldham County seat. Many years headquarters, Julian Bivins Ranch. Birthplace of Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, 1939.
Recorded Texas . . . — — Map (db m91785) HM
On U.S. 385, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 385.
Great early ranch well known to badman Billy the Kid and other famed western characters. The LS was founded in 1870's by former Indian territory trader W. M. D. Lee and New York financier Lucien Scott. Through Lee's efforts, the LS had water and . . . — — Map (db m91775) HM
On South Main Street at Route 66, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
Oldham County's first physician. A civic leader, weather researcher and humanitarian. Born in Kansas, he attended medical school in Missouri, and in 1907 moved to Vega with his wife, Lulu Mills Loyd.
Despite opposition from ranchers, he . . . — — Map (db m91756) HM
On North 12th Street at West Main Street (Old U.S. 66), on the right when traveling south on North 12th Street.
A collection dedicated to the Mother Road, the museum houses items from Vega Zero Lockers. Established in 1944 at the "crossroads of the nation" on Route 66.
Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a site worth . . . — — Map (db m183506) HM
On U.S. 385, 3.8 miles north of Route 66, on the left when traveling north.
What came to be known as the Fort Smith - Santa Fe Trail was first blazed in 1840 by Josiah Gregg, a trader seeking a route to Santa Fe along the south side of the Canadian River. In 1849, Gregg's route was closely followed by a military escort led . . . — — Map (db m91758) HM
Comanches camped at playa lakes here traveling trail N to Tascosa & E/W to Tecovas Springs & Tucumcari
Arrow Sculptor: Charles A. Smith — — Map (db m155109) HM
On South Main Street at Route 66, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
Legislator, judge, newspaperman. Came to Texas from Arkansas. Member 1861 Texas Secession Convention. Chosen delegate to provisional Confederate Congress, Montgomery, Ala. Sent Arkansas to work for secession by Jefferson Davis 1861. Texas . . . — — Map (db m91755) HM
On South Main Street at Route 66, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
Contains one of the famous Boot Hill cemeteries of wild west days and was the gathering place for pleasure-seeking cowboys, gamblers and "bad men" of the Panhandle in the 1870s and '80s. Outlaws such as Billy the Kid and lawmen like Pat Garrett and . . . — — Map (db m91757) HM
On North 12th Street at West Main Street, on the right when traveling south on North 12th Street.
The Mother Road of Route 66 ran north from I-40 on First Street then west on Main across Vega. A number of abandoned concrete bridges are the only readily visible signs of the old route across the Texas panhandle. — — Map (db m185111) HM
