Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Settled by Quakers and African-American Freedmen farmers from the Carolinas, Randolph County provided a corridor for the mid-19th century Underground Railroad. In the decades following the Civil War, the drilling of natural gas brought major glass . . . — — Map (db m238979) HM
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Tradition and craftsmanship have been the hallmarks of Ripley County's furniture, casket, and cabinet making industries. The arches, columns, and spire of Tyson United Methodist Church add variety to the county's architecture. When the tiny . . . — — Map (db m238930) HM
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Rush County has some of the most productive and beautifully distinctive farmland in the nation. The Little Blue, Big Blue, and Flatrock rivers provide scenic vistas along their meandering banks surrounded by farms that at one time produced more . . . — — Map (db m238914) HM
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Scott County's countryside and climate make it an ideal place for enjoying wild, open natural areas and farming crops such as tomatoes, corn, and beans. One of America's largest vegetable canneries was established here in 1899 to can locally . . . — — Map (db m238790) HM
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Indiana's first railroad, which ran 1.25 miles from Shelbyville to Lewis Creek, made its first journey on July 4, 1834. Charles Major, inspired by his Shelbyville surroundings, produced best-selling novels such as "The Bears of Blue River" around . . . — — Map (db m238853) HM
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
The Lincoln family moved to Indiana in 1816 and here, near Little Pigeon Creek, Abraham Lincoln spent his youth from ages 7 to 21. There are a number of memorials in the county honoring the Lincolns, including the Lincoln cabin site and the graves . . . — — Map (db m238927) HM
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Throughout Indiana's history, Oliver tractors, Singer sewing machines, Johnson outboard motors, Studebaker vehicles, and other items have been manufactured in the South Bend area. The St. Joseph River, once traveled by Native-Americans, French . . . — — Map (db m238758) HM
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
The low, swampy land along the Kankakee River was drained to contribute to Starke County's fertile soil of which 75 percent is used for farming. This tranquil land can be enjoyed by traveling scenic Lincoln Highway through the county. The peaceful . . . — — Map (db m238874) HM
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
In a region where the Potawatomi tribe ruled for many years, Pokagon State Park takes its name from the last of the Indiana Potawatomi leaders, Simon Pokagon. The park, a winter recreational resort with at 1,700-foot-long toboggan slide, also offers . . . — — Map (db m238959) HM
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Coal has been mined in Sullivan County since 1816. Today, agriculture and coal continue to dominate the county's economy. The Greene-Sullivan State Forest, which encompasses more than 100 lakes and five campgrounds, is located on previously . . . — — Map (db m238919) HM
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Switzerland County was settled in 1802 by Swiss colonists who came to this Ohio River area to cultivate grapes for wine-making. Authors Edward Eggleston, writer of "The Hoosier School-Master," and brother George, were born here. Vevay, the county . . . — — Map (db m238871) HM
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
In the early 19th century, Shawnee Chief Tecumseh and his brother, Tenskwatawa (The Prophet), created a united Native American force with which they hoped to drive white settlers south of the Ohio River. The capital of this Indian confederacy was . . . — — Map (db m238764) HM
Near North Blackford Street just north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
The farming communities in Tipton County produce quality crops of tomatoes, corn, soybeans, and apples. Local festivals celebrating country lifestyles include the annual Pork Festival, which highlights the number of hogs produced in Tipton County . . . — — Map (db m238920) HM
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
The second smallest of all the Indiana counties, Union is the home of two state parks and a state recreation area. Whitewater Memorial State Park was dedicated in 1949 as a living memorial to the men and women of Indiana who served the cause of . . . — — Map (db m238951) HM
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Historic and modern worlds meet in Vanderburgh County. Located here is a historic Middle Mississippian Native American village from the 14th and 15th centuries. The inhabitants built a commercial and religious regional center that included an . . . — — Map (db m238751) HM
Near Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
The Wabash River, quiet farms, and county fairs provide the backdrop for the home of Ernie Pyle, who was born and grew up near Dana. As a Pulitzer Prize winning author and World War II combat reporter, Pyle wrote about the average American soldier . . . — — Map (db m238768) HM
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Sitting at the junction of the National Road and the Wabash River, Vigo County has played a vital role in the transportation of goods to and from Indiana markets. Terre Haute means "high ground" and reflects early French influence in the area. Paul . . . — — Map (db m238840) HM
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Williamsport Falls drops 67 feet from an overhanging ledge into a rocky ravine. Formed by Fall Branch, a tributary of the Wabash River, the waterfall varies from a mere trickle in the summer months to a spectacular torrent during spring thaws. — — Map (db m238778) HM
Near North Blackford Street near Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Although the land is rich in coal deposits and heavily mined, Warrick County farmers produce corn, soybeans, and wheat cultivated on reclaimed farmland. The community also is known for its production of apples, sweet corn, and tomatoes. — — Map (db m238915) HM
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
National Old Trail Road in Wayne County is marked by the 18-foot high Madonna of the Trail statue. The National Road was a primary route for immigration into Indiana and provided access to essential eastern markets for Hoosier companies. Two such . . . — — Map (db m238934) HM
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Wells County uses 85 percent of its land for farming, soybeans being its most abundant crop. The quiet sprawling farmland does not hint at the history of the county's namesake, William Wells, who was captured by a Miami raiding party in 1784 and . . . — — Map (db m238926) HM
Near North Blackford Street near Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
White County is often referred to as the summer playground of the Midwest. Lake Shafer and Lake Freeman have historically provided resort destinations for nearby Chicago residents looking for an escape from the heat of the city. White County remains . . . — — Map (db m238753) HM
Near North Blackford Street north of Indianapolis Cultural Trail, on the right when traveling north.
Farmers produce large crops of corn, hay, and winter wheat in Whitley County, where more than 80 percent of the land is used for farming. This county's contributions to the arts include the manufacturing of internationally renowned bassoons. . . . — — Map (db m238955) HM
On Old National Road (U.S. 40) at Southeastern Avenue (U.S. 421), on the left when traveling west on Old National Road.
This milestone marks the crossing of the National and Michigan Roads.
Over these roads came many pioneers, who, by their courage and industry founded the great commonwealth of Indiana.
The one hundredth anniversary of the admission of Indiana . . . — — Map (db m174861) HM
Near U.S. 24 at County Road 800W. Reported missing.
In 1821 the Indiana-Illinois state line was surveyed by General John Tipton for Indiana and Samuel McClintoc for Illinois. They ran the line and marked each mile of it from Vincennes to Lake Michigan. — — Map (db m64156) HM
Noble County formed by General Assembly 1836, named after James Noble first US Senator from Indiana. County seats Sparta 1836, Augusta, 1837, Port Mitchell 1844. Center later named Albion selected 1846 as county seat in runoff election. Arrival of . . . — — Map (db m3387) HM
Near North Front Street north of Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Arrived in Rising Sun in 1815 serving as an Indian Agent, US Marshall for Indiana and a judge. From 1817 to 1843, Pepper succeeded in helping create Ohio County, with Rising Sun as its county seat, by separating it from Dearborn County. — — Map (db m222397) HM
Near South Front Street south of Main Street, on the left when traveling south.
Ohio County was officially formed on January 4, 1844 when the Governor of Indiana approved an act passed by the state's House and Senate. At 87 square miles, Ohio County is the state's smallest county in size. It is also the smallest in population . . . — — Map (db m222412) HM
On Main Street (Indiana Route 262) east of South Mulberry Street, on the right when traveling east.
At the time Rising Sun was established (1814) it was part of Dearborn County, Local citizen Colonel Abel C. Pepper, who oversaw the removal of the Native Americans from Indiana in 1837, was instrumental in creating Ohio County. After years of . . . — — Map (db m222311) HM
On South Mulberry Street south of Main Street ( Route 262), on the left when traveling south.
This courthouse was built through the determination of early Rising Sun citizens. They sent the intrepid settler Colonel Abel C. Pepper to Corydon, then the state capital, in 1817 to petition the state to form a new county out of Dearborn County . . . — — Map (db m222307) HM
On East Market St at South Main Street on East Market St.
Owen County formed by General Assembly, 1819. Spencer selected county seat, 1820. Neoclassical building designed by Jesse T. Johnson, Indianapolis and built by Christian Kanzler & Son, Evansville (1910-1911),was second courthouse on land donated by . . . — — Map (db m5088) HM
On County Road S600W south of Road W40S, on the right when traveling south.
So named because armies of Gen. Wm. H. Harrison (1811) and Gen. Saml. Hopkins (1812) bivouacked nearby.
A busy village during waterpower days, court was held here before the county was judicially organized. — — Map (db m17285) HM
On U.S. 41 at West Mecca Road, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 41.
The famous Indian Reserve Line of 1809 which began at the mouth of Big Raccoon Creek and ended on the Ohio boundary crossed this point. — — Map (db m164848) HM
On Indiana Route 1 0.4 miles Route 28, on the right when traveling south.
I. Colonial Virginia (British) Period 1763-1789.
Before 1755, all territory west of the Allegheny Mts. to Mississippi, Gulf to N. Canada claimed by France. Called "New France" it was divided in two parts by "Halfway: Catholic Jesuit Stone . . . — — Map (db m248163) HM
On West Franklin Street at South Main Street, on the right when traveling west on West Franklin Street.
Randolph County was organized in 1818 two years after Indiana became a state. The county was named for Peyton Randolph, the 1st President of the Continental Congress. It stretched north
to the Michigan line and included all present counties in . . . — — Map (db m222250) HM
Near Main Street east of North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east.
To commemorate our bicentennial year, this plaque is dedicated in honor of Captain Spier Spencer for whom Spencer County was named. He was a hero who lost his life at the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811. — — Map (db m243594) HM
On State Road 120 at Fountain Road, on the left when traveling east on State Road 120.
(Front Side)
Indiana admitted by the U.S. Congress as nineteenth state 1816. Enabling Act moved northern boundary ten miles north of southernmost tip of Lake Michigan providing direct access to the lake. Boundary first surveyed 1817 by . . . — — Map (db m61519) HM
On 9th Street at East State Street, on the right when traveling north on 9th Street.
Side One
Lafayette platted 1825. This area was first known as Prospect Hill. Wealthy families built country estates here 1850's - 1860's. Streetcar lines of 1880's transformed Hill into popular suburb. Area declined after World War II. . . . — — Map (db m8694) HM
On Public Square (North Side) (State Road 135) at North Main Street, on the left when traveling west on Public Square (North Side).
Washington County Courthouse
County formed 1814 by General Assembly of Indiana Territory. Commissioners selected county seat and named it Salem. This third courthouse completed 1888 using locally quarried limestone. Designed in Richardsonian . . . — — Map (db m46643) HM
On Old National Road (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling west.
This Tablet Marks
the Boundary Line Between
Government and Indian Lands
fixed by
Gen. Anthony Wayne and
Twelve Tribes of Indians
in the Greenville Treaty 1795
also
The Site of Salisbury
1/3 mile south east ---- the first . . . — — Map (db m120635) HM
On Main Street north of 1st Street (Iowa Highway 2), on the left when traveling north.
1850 Decatur County was organized
1853 County seat moved from
Decatur City to Independence
1855 Town name change from
Independence to South Independence
to Leon
1871 Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Railroad arrives in Leon . . . — — Map (db m89356) HM
On 4th Street just north of Avenue D (County Road J40), on the right when traveling north.
On January 13, 1843, the Lee County seat was relocated to West Point from Ft. Madison (Iowa Territory). The building stood in this square until 1900. In 1845, a notable murder trial was held here. — — Map (db m291298) HM
On Highway 12 Boulevard (State Highway 12) 0.6 miles south of 480th Street, on the right when traveling south.
"Sioux County founded here by F. Hubbell, E. Stone, J. Bell and W. Frame, Feb. 6, 1860 in a dugout overlooking a ford into the Dakota Territory." — — Map (db m234298) HM
On Jefferson Street east of Court Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
This property is listed in
the National Register of Historic Places
Iowa State Historical Department
Division of Historical Preservation — — Map (db m87036) HM
On Central Avenue just east of South 7th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Iowa Historic Site Webster County Courthouse 1902 This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places Iowa State Historical Department Division of Historic Preservation — — Map (db m162204) HM
On January 15, 1851, Gov. Stephen Hempstead approved an act of the Iowa legislation creating 50 new counties out of the unorganized territory in the Western portion of the state. One section of that act provided: "That the following shall be . . . — — Map (db m133489) HM
On Oak Street north of 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
National Register of
Historic Places
A Bicentennial Gift of
Four Winds Chapter, Daughters of
the American Revolution, 1974
The Anderson County Courthouse
100 Year Anniversary and
Rededication was held
on July 4, 2002 . . . — — Map (db m89198) HM
On Pearl Street at Broadway, on the right when traveling east on Pearl Street.
Cottonwood Falls has been the Chase county seat since both town and county were established in 1859. The first log cabin-courthouse was replaced in 1873 by this stately building of native limestone and walnut, which today is the oldest Kansas . . . — — Map (db m49505) HM
Chase County, named after Salmon P. Chase, who was a United States Senator from Ohio and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, was organized in 1859 in the Kansas Territory.
James Fisher, from Columbiana County, Ohio was the . . . — — Map (db m45683) HM
The present system of Government Land Surveys called "The Rectangular System" was adopted by Congress on the 7th of May, 1785. It has been in use ever since and is the legal method of describing most land.
By this system, all distances and . . . — — Map (db m288118) HM
On Main Street at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
This is the oldest surviving courthouse designed by George P Washburn of Ottawa. Before coming to town, Washburn had worked for the Kansas City architectural firm of Cross and Taylor where he supervised construction of Union railroad depots . . . — — Map (db m67586) HM
On Walnut Street near 4th Street (U.S. 73), on the left when traveling east.
After passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act, May 30, 1864, this area was swiftly settled. The county was organized in 1855, taking its name from Gen. Henry Leavenworth who established the nearby fort in 1827.
In a county seat war, Leavenworth was . . . — — Map (db m46777) HM
On Pearl Street near Miami Street, on the right when traveling south.
1803 - Louisiana Purchase, Native American Lands
1854 - Kansas Territory established & open settlement began
1861 - Kansas Statehood - Miami County renamed from Lykins County
1873 - First courthouse on this site converted . . . — — Map (db m34418) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 56) near Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west.
The wall was built primarily because of the controversy between Council Grove and Parkerville and their fight to secure the permanent location for the county seat.
Jobs were created by both towns and workers were imported to swell the number of . . . — — Map (db m45451) HM
On Sycamore Street at Kansas Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Sycamore Street.
[List of County Officials]
[County] Population 1500
[on] date of organization 1880
On day of dedication 7225
[County] Valuation $204,597.00
[on] date of organization 1880
On day of dedication $14,302,982.00
Ross Calhoun Donor of . . . — — Map (db m66144) HM
On Market Street near Central Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
has been placed on the
National Register of Historic Places
by the National Park Service,
United States Department of the Interior
May 1971
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history
of the United States . . . — — Map (db m56392) HM
Near Interstate 70 10 miles west of S Lawrence Trafficway (State Highway 10).
In 1855, the new town of Lecompton was named the capital of Kansas Territory. President James Buchanan appointed a governor and officials to establish government offices in Lecompton, and construction began on an elegant capitol building. In the . . . — — Map (db m88763) HM
Near NW Railroad Street near NW Curtis Street, on the left when traveling west.
Delaware, 1st State
December 7, 1787
1609 Henry Hudson visited Delaware Bay
1638 Swedish colonists established Fort Christina, Delaware's first permanent settlement, and founded the colony of New Sweden
1655 Dutch captured New . . . — — Map (db m47214) HM
On West Main Street (Kentucky Route 2152) west of South Cemetery Street, on the right when traveling west.
For Lieut. Col. John Allen, born in Va., 1771, came to Ky., 1779. Practiced law in Shelby County. State Representative, 1801-07, and State Senate, 1807-13. Killed in battle at River Raisin, Jan. 22, 1813, and one of nine officers at that battle for . . . — — Map (db m131262) WM
On Main Street (U.S. 460), on the left when traveling north.
Named for the royal French family who aided the colonies in the War of Independence. Bourbon was one of nine Virginia counties formed before Kentucky became a state in 1792. From its original area all of twenty-four counties and parts of ten other . . . — — Map (db m43621) HM
On North Main Street at EGL Smith Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
For Gen. Richard Butler, b. 1743, Ireland. Came to America, 1760. Officer during Revolutionary War. Indian agent, 1784; Supt. Indian Affairs for Northern Dist., 1785. With Geo. Rogers Clark negotiated Indian treaty, 1786. As Maj. Gen., second in . . . — — Map (db m123929) HM
On East Main Street (Kentucky Route 10), on the right when traveling east.
Campbell County formed, 1794, of
parts of Mason, Scott and Harrison
Counties, Ky. by legislative act.
Named for Col. John Campbell, a
Revolutionary War officer, and a
Ky. pioneer and statesman. Boone,
Kenton, parts of Pendleton and
Bracken . . . — — Map (db m175093) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 42) south of Main Cross Street ( Route 47), on the left when traveling south.
Known as McCools Creek Settlement
it was laid off in 1809 on land
of Samuel Sanders, whose father
was here early as 1795. Thirteen
families came from Virginia, 1800.
Traditionally, on visit here about
1816, Henry Clay a member of . . . — — Map (db m136129) HM
On W Tom T. Hall Boulevard (U.S. 60) at Route 2078, on the right when traveling west on W Tom T. Hall Boulevard.
Created from parts of Carter,
Lewis and Elliott Counties with
county seat here by legislative
act signed Feb. 9, 1904, by Gov.
J.C. W Beckham for whom it was
named. C. C. Brooks appointed
County Judge. On April 29, 1904,
the Court of Appeals . . . — — Map (db m145288) HM
On South Main Street (U.S. 41) at East 6th Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
For Col. William Christian, native Virginian, soldier, politician, and pioneer. Served as Colonel in Revolution, member Va. Legislature. Moved family to Jefferson County in 1785, where his Va. land grants totaled 9,000 acres. Killed 1786, defending . . . — — Map (db m88910) HM
On County Route 11, on the left when traveling north.
For Gen. Green Clay, 1757-1826. Born in Va. Came to Ky., 1777. Va. Legislature, 1788-89, and Va. Convention that ratified Federal Constitution. From 1793 t0 1808 in Ky. House, Senate, Const. Conv. May, 1813,Gen Clay with 3000 Kentuckians, at Ft. . . . — — Map (db m49184) HM
On Jefferson Street at South Cross Street (Business U.S. 127), on the left when traveling east on Jefferson Street.
Twenty-two Kentucky courthouses were burned during Civil War, nineteen in last fifteen months: twelve by Confederates, eight by guerrillas, two by Union accident. See map on reverse side. The courthouse at Albany was burned by guerrillas late in . . . — — Map (db m136768) HM
On U.S. 641 0.1 miles south of Hastings Lane, on the right when traveling south.
County seat, 1804, of the original Livingston County. A Presbyterian Church was started, 1797, by the Rev. Terah Templin. County seat moved to Salem, 1809. U.S. Army used earlier buildings as supply depot on the "Trail of Tears," Cherokee . . . — — Map (db m123795) HM
On New Hartford Road (U.S. 231) just south of Spring Bank Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Formed in 1815 out of Ohio County. Named for Col. Joseph Hamilton Daveiss. As US attorney for Ky., he prosecuted Aaron Burr in 1806 for treason, in plotting to seize Spanish territory, a friendly nation; but he did not obtain a conviction. Joined . . . — — Map (db m159320) HM
On Main Street (Kentucky Route 7) just east of Court Street, on the right when traveling north.
For John M. Elliott, born in Va., 1820. Came to this area, 1830. Admitted to bar, 1843. Ky. Legis., 1847-53. U. S. Congress, 1853-59. Ky. Legis., 186I, but expelled for his southern sympathy. Congress of Confederate States, 1862-65. Circuit Judge . . . — — Map (db m164303) HM
On Broadway Street (Kentucky Route 2461) at Main Street (Route 89), on the right when traveling east on Broadway Street.
For Captain James Estill, gallant soldier and frontiersman. Fought one of bloodiest Indian battles, Estill's Defeat, on March 22, 1782, in what is now Montgomery County. He and 7 of his 25 pioneers were killed in violent combat with a band of . . . — — Map (db m136805) HM
On Paris Pike (U.S. 27/68) at Rogers Road, on the right when traveling west on Paris Pike.
Settled by Robert Patterson and companions in 1779. Major frontier town. Home of Henry Clay, Mary Todd, John Breckinridge, and of Transylvania College of the Bible, and University of Kentucky. — — Map (db m202880) HM
One of the three original counties formed when Kentucky Co., Virginia, was divided by Va. Act in 1780. Included area north and east of Ky. River, 37 persent-day counties and parts of 7 others. Reduced to its present boundaries by 1799.
Named . . . — — Map (db m14016) HM
Near Louisville Road (U.S. 60) 0.3 miles north of Lafayette Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Taken from portions of Woodford, Mercer and Shelby counties. Ky. had become a state 3 years earlier, with Frankfort as capital, 1792. First meeting of the legislature's second session met here, 1793. Frankfort made county seat, 1795. Named for . . . — — Map (db m62243) HM
On Wilkinson Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
Between 1776 and 1780 Kentucky was a single county of the
commonwealth of Virginia. In 1780 the Virginia legislature divided
Kentucky County into three smaller countiesFayette, Jefferson
and Lincoln. These became Kentucky's first three counties . . . — — Map (db m194233) HM
On West Wellington Street at East Moulton Street on West Wellington Street.
Formed, 1845, out of Hickman Co. Part of Jackson Purchase from the Chickasaw Indians in 1818. Named for Robert Fulton, whose Clermont, best known of early steamboats, went up the Hudson River in 1807. Far western part of the county, known as Madrid . . . — — Map (db m18415) HM
On North Main Street (U.S. 25) at Court Street and Paris Street ( Route 22), on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
Formed from Pendleton County in
1820. Named for two brothers who
came from N.C., 1779, established
Grants Station, Fayette County.
John developed salt works on the
Licking River. Samuel was killed
by Indians in Indiana in 1794.
William . . . — — Map (db m180614) HM
On East Broadway (Kentucky Route 58) at South 7th Street, on the right when traveling east on East Broadway.
For Maj. Benjamin Franklin Graves. Born Va., 1771, came Ky., 1791. A farmer, settled in Fayette Co. Elected to the General Assembly, 1801, 1804. Enlisted at beginning War of 1812, commissioned Aug. 7. Presumed killed by Indians after being wounded . . . — — Map (db m169159) HM
On Public Square at North Main Street (U.S. 62), on the left when traveling south on Public Square.
For Col. William Grayson, 1740-90,
aide de-camp to Gen. Washington.
Lawyer; in Revolutionary Army,
1776-79; Board of War, 1780-81;
Virginia Assembly and Continental
Congress, 1784-87; State Convention
ratifying Federal Constitution . . . — — Map (db m123269) HM
Formed from parts of Lincoln and Nelson counties. The last of seven formed during first legislature. Named for Gen. Nathaniel Greene, who, in the Revolutionary War, commanded a unit at Boston, 1776; helped plan defense of New York; fought at . . . — — Map (db m96930) HM
On Greenup Avenue (Kentucky Route 3105) just west of Crump Street, on the right when traveling west.
The town was first known as Pond Run, then Chinns Crossing, incorporated as Chinnville in 1915 and the name changed to Raceland in 1925. — — Map (db m310398) HM
On Main Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Hancock County and Hawesville were created by Ky. law Jan. 3. 1829. County seat was named for Richard Hawes who donated land for town. His son, Richard Jr., became Confederate governor of Kentucky, 1862. Hancock's first cannel coal produced . . . — — Map (db m160228) HM
On State Road 144 at Quisenberry Road, on the right when traveling east on State Road 144.
Crossroads was site of 19th-century town of Patesville. It was named for William Pate, who bought land and operated an inn about two miles east of here. A post office established, 1813. During Civil War, area was site of a gun battle pitting CSA . . . — — Map (db m160239) HM
On 4th Street at Pell Street ( Road 334), on the right when traveling south on 4th Street.
Formerly called Little Yellow Banks, town was renamed Lewisport in 1839 in honor of John Lewis, one of the first permanent settlers in area. He was an early surveyor of land between Salt and Green rivers. Original town plat drafted by James and John . . . — — Map (db m160213) HM
On State Road 144 at State Road 2181, on the right when traveling west on State Road 144.
Settlement of Pellville, originally called Bucksnort, began on the Hardinsburg-Owensboro Trail. The first post office established 1851 under name of Blackford, changed to Pellville 1868 in honor of Samuel P. Pell, state legislator (1855-1856) and . . . — — Map (db m160237) HM
On Public Square (U.S. 31W) at West Dixie Avenue (U.S. 31W), on the right when traveling south on Public Square.
Formed from Nelson County by first Legislature, 1792. Named for Col. John Hardin, veteran of Dunmore's War, 1774, Am. Rev., Gen. Clark's Wabash Exped., 1787 and Maumee Indian campaign, 1780. Murdered by Ohio Indians while U.S. peace envoy to them in . . . — — Map (db m171115) HM
On South Elm Street at Center Street, on the right when traveling south on South Elm Street.
By Kentucky Statute, Dec. 1798, effective, May 1799, the county of Henderson was formed out of part of Christian. Named to honor Col. Richard Henderson, founder of the Transylvania Land Company, which was granted land on Green and Ohio Rivers by Va. . . . — — Map (db m88971) HM
On North Main Street (U.S. 421) near East Cross Main Street ( Route 573), on the right when traveling north.
County named, 1798, for Patrick Henry, 1736-99, patriot, orator. “Give me liberty or give me death.” Va. House of Burgesses, 1765, the Continental Congress, 1774-76; Gov. of Va., 1776-79 and 1784-86. Opposed Va. ratification of U.S. . . . — — Map (db m136188) HM
On Washington Street (U.S. 51) at Clay Street (State Highway 58), on the right when traveling south on Washington Street.
For Capt. Paschal Hickman who was massacred by Indians after River Raisin battle, Jan., 1813, one of nine Ky. officers killed in that action for whom counties named. Resided Franklin County, extensive landowner. Originally, Hickman comprised the . . . — — Map (db m36945) HM
On W Jefferson Street at S 5th Street, on the right when traveling west on W Jefferson Street.
City and County Named. Louisville, at the Falls of the Ohio, was founded in 1778 by George Rogers Clark. Site first served as a military outpost; the city which developed was named for Louis XVI. Kentucky Co., Virginia, was divided in 1780 . . . — — Map (db m104581) HM
On West Jefferson Street near South 5th Street, on the right when traveling west.
One of three original counties formed when Kentucky Co., Virginia, was divided by Va. Act in 1780. Other 2 counties were Lincoln and Fayette. Jefferson included 19 present-day counties; parts of 11 others. By 1811 reduced to present boundaries. . . . — — Map (db m205257) HM
On North Main Street (Business U.S. 27) at West Maple Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
Jessamine County
Formed from Fayette County, 1798.
Named by Col. John Price, one of
Representatives in Legislature,
who stated he named it for flower
which flourishes in region and for
Jessamine Creek. A moving legend
tells that the . . . — — Map (db m169945) HM
On Court Street south of 2nd Street, on the left when traveling south.
County named, 1843, for Richard M. Johnson, native of Kentucky, U.S. Vice-President, 1837 to 1841, U.S. Representative, 1807-19, 1829-37, U.S. Senator 1819-29, intimate of President Jackson. His tactics as Colonel of Kentucky Mounted Riflemen, War . . . — — Map (db m145756) HM
On Broadway Street (Kentucky Route 40) at South Mayo Trail ( Route 321), in the median on Broadway Street.
The second oldest settlement in
Eastern Kentucky, at first named
Paint Lick Station. Established
in 1790 by Col. John Preston. Dr.
Thomas Walker probably camped at
mouth of Paint Creek, near some
abandoned log cabins, in 1750.
Rev. Henry . . . — — Map (db m145761) HM
On Crescent Avenue north of Erlanger Road and Dixie Highway (U.S. 42), on the right when traveling north.
Erlanger Depot. The Cincinnati Southern Railroad
built depot, and it opened in 1877.
This is the last wooden depot
between Cincinnati and Chattanooga.
Passenger service between these
two cities started in 1880. After
depot had served for . . . — — Map (db m136039) HM
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