In this building the first service was held on August 23, 1896 by Rev. Aaron Darnell. Services have been continuously held since that time.
The current exterior was added over the original wood frame structure when the educational building was . . . — — Map (db m202993) HM
Huntertown was an African-American hamlet in Woodford County settled after the Civil War. On August 29, 1871, Jerry Gatewood, who was formerly enslaved and a veteran of the USCT, bought the first 5-acre tract from Isham Riley of the Hunter family to . . . — — Map (db m180298) HM
Jerome Clarke, called Sue Mundy, one of Morgan's Raiders, formed his own guerrilla band on Morgan's death Sept. 1864. Clarke and band raided here Nov. 1, 1864, killing Adam Harper. Four Confederate prisoners executed in reprisal by Union forces. . . . — — Map (db m83314) HM
Woodford's first county court met here, May 16, 1789. Caleb Wallace (1742-1814), Presbyterian minister from Va., was in Kentucky by 1783. He served on Supreme Court of District of Ky. and on Ky. Court of Appeals for 30 years. A founder of several . . . — — Map (db m202958) HM
Side A
Edward Dudley Brown
This well known African American horse owner, trainer, developer, and jockey was born into slavery, 1850. Raised as a stable boy near Midway, he was nicknamed "Brown Dick" after the record-setting racehorse . . . — — Map (db m98034) HM
Constituted in June 1788, with William Hickman its founder and first pastor. Land obtained and frame meeting house built, 1795, near present brick church, constructed 1945. A Virginian, Hickman visited Kentucky, 1776, and began preaching; returned . . . — — Map (db m84242) HM
Charles W. Adams Lonnie Adkins Alfred Bernard Allison, Jr. Garnett Atwood Billy Howard Baker James L. Baldwin Bobby C. Biddle Charles W. Blades Don Bozarth Harry Bradley Herman C. Brandenburg Alexander Brooks James A. Brooks, . . . — — Map (db m202982) WM
N. Adams, POW W.C. Arnett Milton Barlow John Bell James Blackburn Joseph C.S. Blackburn Charles Boler Abraham Abe Buford John Buford Andrew J. Cogar N. Maffett Crutcher James Davis John C. Davis John W. Davis Lewis . . . — — Map (db m202984) WM
First Kentucky town established by a railroad. In 1831, Lexington and Ohio Railroad Co. began railroad between Lexington and Frankfort. First train reached midway point, 1833. L&O bought John Francisco farm in 1835. R. C. Hewitt, a civil engineer . . . — — Map (db m136912) HM
Early members of this church met on Main St. soon after the town was founded in 1833. Dr. L .L. Pinkerton dedicated first building on this site, Christmas Day, 1844. Pinkerton & members of the church founded the Kentucky Female Orphan School . . . — — Map (db m136915) HM
Erected in 1872, this was the first church building for Pilgrim Baptist Church. In 1911, the Woodford Co. Bd. of Ed. purchased this property in “Haydensville” to be used as Midway Elem. School for African Americans. In 1936, sold to . . . — — Map (db m170032) HM
The Freedmen's Bureau was created during Reconstruction to provide relief services for formerly enslaved Americans. The Midway Freedman's School opened in April 1867, inside the original Second Christian Church, on the grounds of the Ky Female . . . — — Map (db m206152) HM
Operated by Kentucky Female Orphan School since 1944. Orphan school was founded by James Parrish and Dr. Lewis L. Pinkerton. It was the first female orphan school in the United States. Chartered by 1846 Kentucky Legislature. Opened in 1849 with 14 . . . — — Map (db m205691) HM
Harmony New School Church met near here in 1841 at the home of Bro. Thos. Martin. Rev. John Fee, founder of Berea College, and Edward Troye, noted equine artist, were associated with the early church. In 1846, a frame church was built on this lot, . . . — — Map (db m136905) HM
Taking 300 abandoned USA horses and mules at Versailles, Morgan's Raiders came here July 15, 1862. Advised of troop train approach from Frankfort he had tracks torn up and howitzers set. Train warned and returned to Frankfort. Morgan took telegraph . . . — — Map (db m83316) HM
Site first owned by Hancock Taylor, early surveyor. Features of log section date it to 1780s-1790s. Major John Lee lived here, then leased to Horatio Offutt, who built brick section, 1802, for use as tavern. He rented building to John Kennedy and . . . — — Map (db m170030) HM
This church was organized on the second Sunday in January 1872 by Reverend James Knox Polk and 16 charter members. Rev. Polk was pastor for 47 years until his death in 1918. First church located on Parrish St. (now Walnut St.) and converted to . . . — — Map (db m136906) HM
Early African American Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) congregation established before the Civil War. While still a slave, Alexander Campbell served as first pastor. A log building on property of the Kentucky Female Orphan School was replaced . . . — — Map (db m136907) HM
Land bought in 1876 by 8 members of “Midway Sons & Daughters of Relief,” community org. & lodge. Final resting place of veterans as well as former slaves who became great leaders in Midways African American community. Famous horseman, . . . — — Map (db m136901) HM
St. Matthew African Methodist Episcopal Church. Est. in 1860. Served as a recruitment office during Civil War. Lot was purchased May 9, 1854, for location of first church building. Rev. Moses Burks was 1st minister of the old frame church. In 1886, . . . — — Map (db m136917) HM
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
for its
architectural significance. — — Map (db m202969) HM
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Anthony Wayne Adkins Henry M. Alexander Charles H. Allen Willena Sue Allen Robert G. Allison Obie Lee Barber, Jr. David Cleveland Booth Walter T. Bradley III Leonard Vaughn Brandenberg Albert . . . — — Map (db m202981) WM
Arthur Allison Jesse Anderson S.J. Anderson Robert Bus Barnes Oma Braden James R. Bradford Alonso Rupert Breeden Charles C. Bruce Vertner H. Bruce Charles E. Bruen Scottie Bush, Sr. George Carpenter Lucian Childers . . . — — Map (db m202983) WM
Lloyd Abrams Harris L. Anthony James Anthony Louis H. Arnold Vernon T. Bach, Jr. George R. Bailey Everett S. Baker James M. Baker, KIA Raleigh Banks Walter O. Barbour Charles F. Barnes Lynn C. Barrett Allen F. Beasley . . . — — Map (db m202985) WM
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Albert Benjamin Chandler
This colorful orator and two-term governor began his law practice in Versailles. As governor, he was driving force behind establishment of the University of Kentucky Medical Center, later named in his . . . — — Map (db m262964) HM
Organized as Baptist congregation
in 1813. Present building erected,
1819. Their first preacher, Jacob
Creath, Sr., was called greatest
orator in the West by Henry Clay.
With his able guidance the church
grew and prospered. Under . . . — — Map (db m170012) HM
Built about 1783 by Col. Thomas Marshall 1730-1802, staff officer under Washington, surveyor general of bounty lands for revolutionary soldiers. Father of John Marshall, Chief Justice of the United States. — — Map (db m31132) HM
This stone mausoleum was built in family cemetery of “Caneland” plantation by Gen. Marquis Calmes, a friend of Lafayette during Amer. Revolution. Calmes (1755 – 1834), born in Va. of Huguenot ancestry, assisted in laying out . . . — — Map (db m31131) HM
Erected ca. 1797. Jack Jouett
(1754-1822), hero of the Revolution.
Famed for tortuous all-night ride
to save. Va. legislators, including
Gov. Thos. Jefferson, Patrick Henry
and 3 signers of the Declaration
from capture. Member of . . . — — Map (db m170004) HM
Here lived the Revolutionary War hero who made the historic ride from Cuckoo Tavern to Charlottesville in 1781 to warn Jefferson of the approach of the British. Father of famous artist Matthew Harris Jouett. — — Map (db m170009) HM
Landmark Masonic Lodge No. 41 was
chartered by the Grand Lodge of Kentucky,
Free & Accepted Masons on August 27, 1817.
In the first 200 years after Landmark Lodge
was chartered, three of its members — John
McKinney, Jr., William Brown, . . . — — Map (db m170019) HM
Near this spot lived and died General Marquis de la Calmes a gallant Revolutionary Soldier who named this city "Versailles". — — Map (db m262961) HM WM
Side One
Hemp in Kentucky:
First crop grown 1775. From 1840 to 1860, Ky. Production largest in U.S. Peak in 1850 was 40,000 tons, value of $5,000,000. Scores of factories made twine, rope, gunny sacks, bags for cotton picking and . . . — — Map (db m31133) HM
Born 1754 Albemarle Co.,. VA.
Rode 40 miles June 3-4, 1781 to warn Jefferson and other VA leaders about British raid.
Migrated to KY 1782. Settled in Lincoln (later Mercer) Co.
Married Sally Robards 1784. Father of 12 children, . . . — — Map (db m170005) HM
Josephine Kirby Williamson Henry, a vocal advocate for Kentucky women in the 1880's and 1890's, was born in Newport and spent her adult life in Versailles. She worked in the Kentucky Equal Rights Association and National Women's Suffrage Association . . . — — Map (db m262962) HM
Labrot & Graham Distillery
has been designated a
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
2000
National Park Service
United . . . — — Map (db m83633) HM
One of Kentucky's oldest working distilleries was built on Grassy Springs Branch of Glenn's Creek by Elijah Pepper about 1812. His son, Oscar Pepper, later hired Dr. James Crow as master distiller. Crow perfected the art of bourbon making by . . . — — Map (db m202991) HM
One of Kentucky's oldest working distilleries was built on Grassy Springs Branch of Glenn's Creek by Elijah Pepper about 1812. His son, Oscar Pepper, later hired Dr. James Crow as master distiller. Crow perfected the art of bourbon making by . . . — — Map (db m202992) HM
(front) Commanding general of US Marine Air Wing at invasion of Guadalcanal, 1942, WW II; and Korea, 1950. US Naval Academy, 1917. WW I. courageous and inspiring leader. His 21 combat decorations included army and navy Distinguished Service Medals, . . . — — Map (db m30842) HM
On first Kentucky raid CSA Gen. John H. Morgan with 900 cavalry in Lawrenceburg July 14, 1862, came here that night. Sent out scouts in all directions and took 300 USA horses and mules. Next day moved to Georgetown, then to Cynthiana after which . . . — — Map (db m198417) HM
On June 6, 1822 a small band of Baptists formed a covenant to organize the church. The group built a meeting house that was used until 1903. The building was razed & a new sanctuary dedicated in 1905; it is still in use today. James Fishback was . . . — — Map (db m170028) HM
Pioneer Presbyterian Church, organized in 1784. Here Kentucky Academy opened in 1797. The school united with Transylvania University in 1798. — — Map (db m57504) HM
This tablet dedicated to the glory of god
and these soldiers of the American Revolution
(1775-1783)
Buried in Pisgah Church Yard
Joseph Bartholomew (1756-1812)
Alexander Black (1752-1827)
William Garrett (1746-1820)
William . . . — — Map (db m262366) WM
Randall Lee Gibson
Confederate brig. gen. Born in
Woodford home of his grandfather.
Parents lived Louisiana. Graduate
Yale Univ., 1853. Distinguished
for leadership at Shiloh, in 1862
Kentucky campaign, Chickamauga,
Atlanta and Hood's . . . — — Map (db m170008) HM
Born in Woodford Co., Oct. 1, 1838,
he graduated from Centre College
& studied law in Lex.; admitted to
the bar in 1858. He served as a
lt. col. in the Confederate Army &
settled in Arkansas in 1865, where
he was a lawyer and planter. . . . — — Map (db m170013) HM
Whose headmaster was Professor Matt Gay Jesse, a superb educator and builder of character of his students.
Presented by his grateful alumni — 1967. — — Map (db m170014) HM
From 1922, the home of Albert Benjamin Chandler. This illustrious son of the Pennyrile was elected state senator from the county. He was chosen by the people of Kentucky to be Lieutenant Governor. He twice served his people as United States Senator, . . . — — Map (db m262960) HM
Site of stone tavern/inn built
by stonemason Thomas Metcalfe,
later governor of Ky. Owned by
Henry Watkins and wife Elizabeth,
widow of Rev. John Clay and mother
of Henry Clay. Lafayette, traveling
from Frankfort to Lexington, was
entertained . . . — — Map (db m170017) HM
On this courthouse square in 1790 Jesse Graddy built, of logs, first of county's four courthouses. Total cost was $22.50. James and Henry Thompkins completed second one, of stone, 1794. Third hall of justice, built of brick in 1812-13, cupola with . . . — — Map (db m9727) HM
Woodford County, 1789
Last of nine formed by Virginia
before Kentucky became a state
in 1792. Original county taken
from Fayette and extended as far
north as the Ohio River; included
the area of 7 present counties
and parts of 4 . . . — — Map (db m170007) HM
Brig. Gen. Abraham Buford 1820-1874 Confederate cavalryman; cousin of John and N. B. Buford. Graduate West Point, 1841; frontier service Kan. and Ind. Terr., 1842-46; brev. capt. Mexican War; raised, equipped a Ky. Brig. for CSA, commissioned . . . — — Map (db m170011) HM
