Development of this area’s rich coal, iron, and timber resources began in 1867 when Eastern Kentucky Railway laid track from the Ohio River to Argillite. But after years of operating losses, the railroad went into receivership in 1919, and the work . . . — — Map (db m126331) HM
In the log meeting house of Palmyra Baptist Church, once located near here, Greenup Association was formed in 1841. John Young (1764–1855), early settler on Little Sandy River and Palmyra’s pastor, enlisted two other churches from across Ohio . . . — — Map (db m126332) HM
Pennsylvania Furnace Stood 3¼ miles west. Built 1845 by George and Samuel Wurts, later owned by Eastern Kentucky R.R. which shipped its production to Ohio River. Operated until 1881, producing 2213 tons of iron in 1873. Its stone stack was 38 . . . — — Map (db m211784) HM
Bellefonte Furnace. The 96th blast furnace built in Hanging Rock Region since 1818. Considered most highly perfected in existence when erected, 1942, by Armco Steel Corp., with hearth 25 feet across, producing 1000 tons of iron daily, later . . . — — Map (db m126411) HM
USA Brigadier General George W. Morgan with 8000 men reached here October 3, 1862 on way to Camp Dennison, Ohio, after retreating over 200 miles from Cumberland Gap in 16 days, harassed by CSA Morgan’s Raiders. USA forces had held Gap but . . . — — Map (db m126367) HM
Buffalo Furnace
A major producer of iron in the Hanging Rock Region 1851-75, an important Union Army supplier in Civil War. Built by H. Hollister and Ross. Stone stack originally was 36 ½ feet high, with a steam powered air blast. . . . — — Map (db m73782) HM WM
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Union Civil War training camp was organized Dec 12, 1861. Made up of 20-25 acres. It became center of volunteer enlistees under command of Col. D.W. Lindsey. Recruits from surrounding counties, Frankfort & Louisville were assigned . . . — — Map (db m73769) HM
County named, 1803, for Christopher Greenup, governor of Kentucky, 1804-08. Born in Virginia, 1750, officer in American Revolution. Began law practice in Kentucky, 1783. Clear of Virginia court for the district or Kentucky, 1785-92. Member, . . . — — Map (db m126369) HM
A major factor in development of this area, the Eastern Kentucky Railway opened from the Ohio River here to Argillite in 1867; finally reached Webbville, Lawrence Co., 1889. It hauled local timber, iron ore, and coal, but never fulfilled its owners' . . . — — Map (db m73781) HM
Tribute to the Founders of Greenbo Lake State Resort Park-The progressive citizens of Greenup and Boyd Counties, aware of the need for outdoor recreation, organized the Greenbo Recreation Association February 25, 1952. This organization appointed . . . — — Map (db m73784) HM
Vital leaders of Greenup County and town were Thomas Waring, Seriah Stratton, Jesse Boone (Daniel’s son), Andrew and Thomas Hood. In Andrew Hood’s home they organized court of quarter sessions (1804) an circuit court(1806). Waring and Boone were . . . — — Map (db m126365) HM
Iron made in Kentucky. A major producer since 1791, Ky. ranked 3rd in US in 1830s, 11th in 1965. Charcoal timber, native ore, limestone supplied material for numerous furnaces making pig iron, utensils, munitions in the Hanging Rock, Red River, . . . — — Map (db m73778) HM
By your own soul’s law learn to live. And if men thwart you, take no heed. If men hate you, have no care; sing your own song, dream your dream, hope your hope, and pray your prayer. — — Map (db m126372) HM
This Kentucky Poet Laureate was born and lived most of his life in W-Hollow, near Greenup. An educator and prolific writer, Stuart authored books, short stories, and poems which portray Appalachian Ky. He received Guggenheim fellowship, 1937; . . . — — Map (db m73779) HM
Racoon Furnace. Built in 1833 by D. Trimble and J.T. Withrow, six miles south. Originally 35 ft. high with a maximum inner diameter of 10½ ft. In 1873 this furnace produced 1467 tons of iron. It owned about 10,000 acres of land, mining its . . . — — Map (db m126376) HM
Hopewell Furnace. In 1824 William Ward built here a bloomery forge, converting it, 1832-33, to a blast furnace, also known as Camp Branch Furnace. Air blast was water-powered. In 1838 this stone stack made 600 tons of ore, and burning 165,000 . . . — — Map (db m126324) HM
Development of Greenup’s iron
resources in the mid-1800s relied
heavily on the E. K. Railway and
its extension near the Greenup
furnace. The furnace and the new
town that developed near it were
renamed Hunnewell in honor of
businessman Walter . . . — — Map (db m126269) HM
This Kentucky Poet Laureate was
born and lived most of his life in
W-Hollow, near Greenup. An educator
and prolific writer, Stuart authored
books, short stories, and poems
which portray Appalachian Ky. He
received Guggenheim . . . — — Map (db m211770) HM
Built 6 miles west in 1846 on a tract of 30,000 acres by Samuel Seaton and others. Stone stack is 35 feet high, 10 feet across inside. Charcoal fueled, steam-powered air blast. In 22 weeks of 1854, produced 970 tons of iron, hauled in pigs by . . . — — Map (db m144394) HM
The first white child born of American parents west of the Allegheny Mountains—Mrs. Lucy Virgin Downs—was a resident of Oldtown, Greenup County, from 1807 until her death in 1847. She was the daughter of Jeremiah and Lucy Virgin, born . . . — — Map (db m126330) HM
The centerpiece of Greenbo Lake State Resort Park is beautiful 225-acre Greenbo Lake.
Explore the lake with a relaxing canoe, motor boat or pontoon ride or by bicycle. Bike and
boat rentals make it easy and enjoyable. Try your
luck at fishing . . . — — Map (db m162506) HM
Laurel Furnace. Built 4 miles west by George and Samuel Wurts in 1849. The bottom half of the stack, originally 39 feet high, is carved from one block of stone cliff. Maximum inner diameter 10½ feet. It made 2150 tons of iron in 31 weeks . . . — — Map (db m126328) HM
Oldtown Covered Bridge is an
Official Covered Bridge of Kentucky
Bridge built circa 1880 (builder unknown)
Reconstructed in 1999
[Remainder of marker non-historical and omitted] — — Map (db m212008) HM
Caroline Furnace. Stood 1½ mi. south. Built 1833 by
Henry, Blake & Co. Stone stack was
35 ft. high, with a maximum inner
diameter of 10 ft.; burned charcoal.
Air blast powered by steam. In
1838, produced 750 tons of iron,
consuming . . . — — Map (db m126406) HM
Walter Taylor • Jake Heupel • Lawrence Like • V. Peterson • F. Kehrt • J. Berry • H. Gray • T. Brothers • Harry Hamilton • Frankie Murphy • J. D. Mooney • W. Dellow • Tommy Luther • Earl Pool • W. Lennie • G. Seabo • J. Scurlock • E. Graves • J. . . . — — Map (db m310399) HM
The race track named “Raceland” was known as the “Million Dollar Oval.” A record crowd of 27,000 packed the grandstand for the inaugural Raceland Derby in 1924. That race featured Kentucky Derby winner “Black . . . — — Map (db m126402) HM
[English] Raceland was the first track to place the paddock out of sight and sound of the race track. [Español] Raceland fue la primera pista que saco el campo de entrenamiento lejos . . . — — Map (db m310397) HM
[English] Raceland was rated one of the top five tracks in the world during the 1920's. [Español] Raceland fue considerada una de las primeras cinco pisas en el mundo durante los . . . — — Map (db m310676) HM
[English] The first post office opened here in 1910 with Mollie Shrope as post master. [Español] La primera oficina de correo abrió en 1910 con la Sra. Mollie Shrope como oficial de . . . — — Map (db m310550) HM
[English] The first railroad was laid in Raceland in 1888 by C+O Railroad and had no crossings. [Español] El primer ferrocarril fue establecido en Raceland en 1888 por C+O Railroad y . . . — — Map (db m310593) HM
[English] The first settlers here were Joseph Powell and family and his brother Stephen in 1799. [Español] Los primeros habitantes aquí fueron Joseph Powell y su familia, al igual . . . — — Map (db m310670) HM
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
[English] Dave Rollins known as Uncle Dave passed away on January 24th 1927 at the age of 96. He was believed to be the oldest male slave in eastern Kentucky if not the whole state. Uncle Dave who lived on the hill . . . — — Map (db m310400) HM
World's first continuous steel
sheet rolling mill put into
operation here, 1923. Conceived
by John B. Titus and built by
ARMCO, process rated as one of
the great inventions in human
history. In 1953 hot strip mill
replaced first continuous . . . — — Map (db m211671) HM
Amanda Furnace. A stone stack 35 feet high, 10 feet across inside, built in 1829 by James E. McDowell, John Culver, John H., Edwin P., Robert C., and William L. Poage; later owned by the Paull family, buried on the hillside above. In 196 days . . . — — Map (db m126467) HM
In honor and memory of those who served in the Armed Forces to protect America’s continuing devotion to the ideals of liberty. Dedicated by the Russell Civic League — 2006 — — Map (db m310677) WM
First village in Kentucky built
by Shawnee Indians and French
traders. Visited in January 1751 by
Christopher Gist, George Croghan,
Andrew Montour, Robert Kallendar
and a servant. Located on site of
an earlier Fort Ancient settlement,
it . . . — — Map (db m146890) HM
One of Kentucky’s longest wooden one-span covered bridges, length 195 feet. B.F. Bennett and his brother Pramley built the bridge in 1855 or 1856 to accommodate customers at their mill. It has withstood severe floods through the years. Original . . . — — Map (db m144392) HM
Enterprise Furnace stood 6 miles south. Built, 1826, by Richard Deering, James McCoy and Jacob Clingman, on the site of a bloomery forge erected in 1824. Its air blast was operated by water power, and it burned charcoal fuel, producing as much . . . — — Map (db m144390) HM
Built in 1855 by brothers Benjamin Franklin (BF) and Parmaly Bennett, both Master Carpenters. Original beams sawn at the nearby sawmill from native Hemlock trees. The piers (stones) for the bridge are from the nearby Globe Furnace, which they . . . — — Map (db m247650) HM
It's more than just a monument to generations gone; It is an inspiration and a gift they passed along. It's beauty is unquestioned by any standard law. Planned by inspired builders and built without a flaw. The iron bolts were wrought by hand, the . . . — — Map (db m247649) HM
Built in 1833-1834,the John M. McConnell House, is one of the earliest
surviving, largest and best constructed houses in northeastern Kentucky.
The house and associated structures, including a small
law office, were built for State . . . — — Map (db m126409) HM
John M. McConnell moved from Pennsylvania
to Greenupsburg in 1813. Practiced
law and served in Kentucky House in
1822-25, and Kentucky Senator in 1826-30.
In 1831 he purchased 250 acres
of land; built this Federal-style
dwelling, another brick . . . — — Map (db m126408) HM
Union Church, founded 1850. Church building
erected on land donated by member, George
Wurts. Church building located one fourth mile
from Union Civil War Camp Swiegert. Original
membership included frontier families, namely
Biggs, Bonzo, . . . — — Map (db m211673) HM
