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Historical Markers and War Memorials
in the Kyova Tri-State Region

 
By J. J. Prats, September 30, 2018
Ashland Baseball Hall of Fame Markers
1 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Ashland — 2015 Inductees — Ashland Baseball Hall of Fame at CP-1 —
Near Central Avenue at 22nd Street.
The Ashland Baseball Hall of Fame at CP-1 was founded in 2015 to recognize those whose baseball experience in our area has taken them to a very high level, and has allowed them to be a positive example on the lives of those who follow in their . . . — — Map (db m126475) HM
2 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Ashland — 2016 Inductees — Ashland Baseball Hall of Fame at CP-1 —
Near Central Avenue at 22nd Street.
The Ashland Baseball Hall of Fame at CP-1 was founded in 2015 to recognize those whose baseball experience in our area has taken them to a very high level, and has allowed them to be a positive example on the lives of those who follow in their . . . — — Map (db m127160) HM
3 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Ashland — 2017 Inductees — Ashland Baseball Hall of Fame at CP-1 —
Near Central Avenue at 22nd Street.
The Ashland Baseball Hall of Fame at CP-1 was founded in 2015 to recognize those whose baseball experience in our area has taken them to a very high level, and has allowed them to be a positive example on the lives of those who follow in their . . . — — Map (db m127164) HM
4 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Ashland — 2018 Inductees — Ashland Baseball Hall of Fame at CP-1 —
Near Central Avenue at 22nd Street.
The Ashland Baseball Hall of Fame at CP-1 was founded in 2015 to recognize those whose baseball experience in our area has taken them to a very high level, and has allowed them to be a positive example on the lives of those who follow in their . . . — — Map (db m127183) HM
5 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Ashland — 2019 Inductees — Ashland Baseball Hall of Fame at CP-1 —
Near Chattin Drive at 22nd Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Ashland Baseball Hall of Fame at CP-1 was founded in 2015 to recognize those whose baseball experience in our area has taken them to a very high level, and has allowed them to be a positive example on the lives of those who follow in their . . . — — Map (db m228076) HM
6 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Ashland — 2021 Inductees — Ashland Baseball Hall of Fame at CP-1 —
On Chattin Drive at 22nd Street, on the right when traveling west on Chattin Drive.
The Ashland Baseball Hall of Fame at CP-1 was founded in 2015 to recognize those whose baseball experience in our area has taken them to a very high level, and has allowed them to be a positive example on the lives of those who follow in their . . . — — Map (db m228077) HM
7 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Ashland — 2022 Inductees — Ashland Baseball Hall of Fame at CP-1 —
On Chattin Drive at 22nd Street, on the right when traveling west on Chattin Drive.
The Ashland Baseball Hall of Fame at CP-1 was founded in 2015 to recognize those whose baseball experience in our area has taken them to a very high level, and has allowed them to be a positive example on the lives of those who follow in their . . . — — Map (db m228078) HM
8 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Ashland — Alexander Bagby House —
On Lexington Avenue at 16th Street, on the right when traveling east on Lexington Avenue.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m211657) HM
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9 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Ashland — 1211 — Ashland —
On Greenup Avenue at 17th Street, on the right when traveling east on Greenup Avenue.
Settled by 1799 by members of the Poage family of Virginia. Known as Poage's Landing until named in 1854 for Henry Clay's Lexington estate, by the owners, Ky. Iron, Coal and Manufacturing Company. It engaged M. T. Hilton to lay out a town, then . . . — — Map (db m59244) HM
10 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Ashland — Ashland & the Spirit of Victory —
On 15th Street at Front Street, on the right when traveling north on 15th Street.
During World War II American women contribute to the effort by working side by side with men in the defense industry. Ashland Clayton & Lambert plant was no exception. There, local women helped produce millions of 40 mm shell casings for the U.S. . . . — — Map (db m228071) HM
11 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Ashland — Ashland Schools Faculty —
On 15th Street at Greenup Avenue (Kentucky Route 23), on the left when traveling north on 15th Street.
The Booker T. Washington School was built in 1903 for grades 1-8. By 1931 it included a four year high school at its Central Ave & 7th ST location. All Boyd Co. schools were not integrated until 1962. In that year, Booker T. Washington closed. We . . . — — Map (db m228066) HM
12 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Ashland — Ashland Veterans Mural —
On 15th Street at Greenup Avenue (Kentucky Route 23), on the left when traveling north on 15th Street.
Ashland, Kentucky Salute to Veterans — — Map (db m228067) WM
13 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Ashland — 2498 — Baseball at Central Park —
Near Central Avenue at 22nd Street.
Organized baseball in Ashland began when the Ashland Colonels, a minor league team, played at Armco Field from 1939-42. Games then moved to Central Park and, in 1955, Ashland joined the Little League program. The two original fields were known as . . . — — Map (db m126474) HM
14 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Ashland — 2184 — Booker T. Washington School —
On Central Avenue at 8th Street, on the left when traveling west on Central Avenue.
In 1894 Ashland Board of Education assumed management of “Negro School,” where African American William Reynolds was principal. In 1901 a bond issue passed with support of blacks and Superintendent J.G. Crabbe. School board then funded . . . — — Map (db m127190) HM
15 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Ashland — City Of Ashland —
On Winchester Avenue at 15th Street, on the left when traveling west on Winchester Avenue.
Ashland, the largest city in eastern Kentucky, is located on the banks of the Ohio River in Boyd County. This second class city, when first incorporated by act of legislature in 1856, was located in Greenup County. Boyd County was created four years . . . — — Map (db m228063) HM
16 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Ashland — Elizabeth Roseberry Mitchell's Graveyard Quilt Top —
Near 15th Street at Greenup Avenue (U.S. 23/60), on the left when traveling north.
Elizabeth started this quilt top in 1836 as a memorial to her family. Two sons, John V. and Mathias (Bub) Mitchell, are named on this piece; other sons were veterans of the Civil War. A finished quilt was made from this practice pattern piece. In . . . — — Map (db m228068) HM
17 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Ashland — 1815 — Gov. Simeon Willis — (1879–1965) —
On Bath Avenue east of 16th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Judge on Kentucky’s highest court 1927-1933; Governor 1943-1947. His administration extended State Park System, increased funding for education, expanded TB hospitals, ended most toll bridge charges, founded Postwar Planning Commission . . . — — Map (db m126469) HM
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18 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Ashland — 921 — Indian Mounds —
Near Bath Avenue at 17th Street.
One and one half miles NE in Central Park is an irregular row of mounds, part of a chain built by prehistoric men who were the forerunners of American Indians. Many of remains of that ancient people which once dotted this area were leveled as . . . — — Map (db m126471) HM
19 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Ashland — Kentucky Native, Laura White —
Near 15th Street north of Greenup Avennue (U.S. 23/60), on the left when traveling north.
Kentucky native, Laura White, designed the Old First Christian Church on 17th Street in Ashland. It was built in 1890 in the Gothic Style at a cost of $6000. Avoiding post-Civil War unrest, Laura's father, Dougherty White, sent his wife and daughter . . . — — Map (db m228064) HM
20 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Ashland — 1023 — Norton Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky —
On Winchester Avenue (Business U.S. 23) at 23rd Street, on the left when traveling east on Winchester Avenue.
NORTON FURNACE. In 1967, the world’s oldest known operating blast furnace. Built by Norton Iron Works Co. in 1873, an iron shell stack 67 ft. high with maximum inner diameter of 18 feet, burning “stone coal.” It produced 10,502 tons . . . — — Map (db m128281) HM
21 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Ashland — 1416 — Presbyterian Church —
On Winchester Avenue at 16th Street / Judd Plaza, on the right when traveling east on Winchester Avenue.
Organized June 11, 1819, at home of Maj. Jas. Poage, north of this spot, as Bethesda Presbyterian Church by Rev. Robert Wilson with 20 members. First a mile SW on Pollard Rd.; moved 1828 to Beech Grove, ½ mile W. and in 1858 to this corner . . . — — Map (db m59242) HM
22 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Ashland — Proud to Serve One Family's Part in "The Greatest Generation" —
On 15th Street at Greenup Avenue (Kentucky Route 23), on the right when traveling north on 15th Street.
Austin, William, Bruce and Frank Henderson, four sons of John W. and Mary Sue Henderson, were all in military service during the Second World War. In 1942 a service flag was proudly displayed above the mantle as the parents read a letter from one of . . . — — Map (db m228070) WM
23 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Ashland — 2125 — Putnam Stadium —
On Stadium Drive.
This stadium served the Ashland Public Schools. Built in 1937 for $6,500 as a WPA project, it was dedicated on Thanksgiving Day that same year. The Ashland High School Tomcats record of success includes 11 state championships. In 1944, the Tomcats . . . — — Map (db m73802) HM
24 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Ashland — Roof Bell from Sternwheel Steamer — Weber W. Sebald —
On Front Street at 15th Street, on the right when traveling west on Front Street.
Built Dubuque, Iowa in 1928 (Originally named John W. Weeks) This vessel was retired from service and presented to the city of Ashland, Kentucky by Armco Steel Corporation September 1, 1960 — — Map (db m228074) HM
25 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Ashland — The Bandstand at Central Park —
On 15th Street at Greenup Avenue (Kentucky Route 23), on the left when traveling north on 15th Street.
Purchased by the city in 1900. — — Map (db m228069) HM
26 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Ashland — Trail of Fame — Country Music Highway —
On 15th Street at Front Street, on the left when traveling north on 15th Street.
Welcome to Boyd County, Kentucky, home of the Judds (the famous mother/daughter Nashville award winning duo). US 23 was named "The Country Music Highway" in 1994 in recognition of the numerous country music stars from the region. In 2002, through . . . — — Map (db m228072) HM
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27 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Ashland — War Memorial —
On 13th Street (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling south.
In grateful tribute to the men and women who died in the Armed Forces of our country — — Map (db m59243) WM
28 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Ashland — Wiard Cannon —
On Winchester Avenue (Business U.S. 23) east of 16th Street, on the left when traveling east.
A former Canadian working for the United States during the Civil War invented several pieces of light ordnance which, although apparently excellent weapons, did not seem to have been particularly popular. Norman Wiard (1826-1896) was born in . . . — — Map (db m127198) HM
29 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Bellefonte — 1020 — Bellefonte Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky —
On Bellefonte-Princess Road (Kentucky Route 5) at Princess Drive and Oxcart Road, on the left when traveling south on Bellefonte-Princess Road.
Bellefonte Furnace. The most successful of pioneer Kentucky charcoal furnaces in the Hanging Rock Iron Region. Built by Archibald Paull, George Poague and others in 1826. Its stone stack was 34 feet high with a maximum inner diameter of . . . — — Map (db m126468) HM
30 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Catlettsburg — Chesapeake & Ohio Passenger Station — 1904 1958 —
On 26th Street at 28th Street, on the right when traveling south on 26th Street.
Russell E. Compton Civic Center & Museum October 3, 2006 — — Map (db m211646) HM
31 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Catlettsburg — 643 — Civil War Army Base —
On Louisa Street at 26th Street, on the right when traveling north on Louisa Street.
USA post located here to protect Ohio River traffic. Became supply base and communications center for Union forces in the Big Sandy region. In winter 1861-62 troops under Col. J.A. Garfield, later 20th President U.S., drove CSA from area by victory . . . — — Map (db m73765) HM
32 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Catlettsburg — Country Music Highway — Small Town Big Fun —
On Louisa Street.
Boyd County was created in 1860 from parts of Greenup, Carter, and Lawrence and lies at a point where Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky meet. Linked to Ohio by two bridges over the Ohio River and with two more to West Virginia (across the Big Sandy . . . — — Map (db m73756) HM
33 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Catlettsburg — 772 — County Named, 1860 —
On Louisa Street.
For Linn Boyd. Born Tenn., 1800. Came to West Ky. in youth. Ky. Legislature, 1827-31. Congress, 1835-37, 1839-55, and Speaker 1851-55. Author of Resolution to annex Texas. The Ky. delegation proposed Boyd for Vice President at Democratic Convention, . . . — — Map (db m73754) HM
34 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Catlettsburg — 2547 — Here Lies James H. McCoy / Here Lies Floyd McCoy —
Near Cemetery Road (Local Route 3294) at 36th Street and Radio Park Road (Local Route 3294).
James H. McCoy. Oldest son of Randall and Sarah. Last living McCoy feudist before passing away in 1929. He was a peacemaker in the feud and tried to talk Frank Phillips out of killing Jim Vance & Bill Dempsey. In 1928, James & Tennis Hatfield, . . . — — Map (db m126114) HM
35 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Catlettsburg — Judge John M. Elliott —
On Louisa Street.
To the memory of Judge John M. Elliott, distinguished statesman and jurist. Assassinated while in the discharge of his official duties as Judge of the Court of Appeals of Kentucky. This monument respectively dedicated by his widow. — — Map (db m73757) HM
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36 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Catlettsburg — 2136 — Mary Elliott Flanery —
On 28th Street at Panola Street, on the right when traveling west on 28th Street.
The first woman elected to Kentucky legislature, 1921. Mary E. Flanery elected to House of Representatives from Boyd County. She had worked for woman suffrage; was concerned with marriage and divorce laws and educational reform. At her death, . . . — — Map (db m126102) HM
37 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Catlettsburg — Pauline S. Hunt Recreational Grounds —
On Oakland Avenue just south of 31st Street, on the right when traveling north.
For her dedication and service to the City of Catlettsburg as City Clerk from 1974 tο 1979, City Treasurer from 1979 tο her retirement, July 2008. Thank you for your hard work of 34 years.. — — Map (db m286522) HM
38 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Princess — 1010 — Buena Vista Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky —
On Kentucky Route 5 at Straight Creek Road, on the left when traveling north on Kentucky Route 5.
Buena Vista Furnace Built by William Foster and Co. in 1847, 2¼ miles west, named for Mexican War battle that year. It was an important factor in the Hanging Rock iron industry until dismantled in 1876. Its 1874 production was 4113 tons. Stone . . . — — Map (db m126266) HM
39 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Princess — 1135 — Princess Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky —
On Kentucky Route 5 at Princess Drive, on the left on Kentucky Route 5.
Princess Furnace. Built here in 1876-77 by Thomas W. Means (1803-90), for 50 years the leading figure in the iron industry of this area, owner of furnaces in Kentucky, Ohio, Virginia, Alabama. This iron-jacketed stack burned “stone . . . — — Map (db m126230) HM
40 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Rockdale — 1155 — Clinton Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky —
On U.S. 60 south of Shopes Creek Road (Route 583).
Clinton Furnace. Stood one mile east. Its stone stack was 10 ft across inside, about 35 ft. high, built in 1832 by George, William Thomas H. and Hugh A. Poage. In 270 days of 1838 it used 2992 tons of ore, 247,000 bushels of charcoal to make . . . — — Map (db m126229) HM
41 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Rush — 1131 — Sandy Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky —
On Kentucky Route 3 just south of Bolts Fork Road ( Route 773), on the left when traveling south.
Sandy Furnace. Built 1853 by Young, Foster & Co (Dan and John Young, William Foster, Irwin Gilruth), 4 miles west on a 9,000 acre tract. Stone stack originally 32 ft. high, 10½ ft. across inside. In 1854, its last year of operation, . . . — — Map (db m126132) HM
42 ► Kentucky, Boyd County, Summit — Boyd County War Memorial —
On the Purple Heart Highway (U.S. 60), on the left when traveling north.
. . . — — Map (db m63495) WM
43 ► Kentucky, Carter County, Counts Crossroads — 1222 — Aviation Pioneer / Matthew B. Sellers —
On U.S. 60 at Grahn Rd ( Route 182), on the left when traveling south on U.S. 60.
Matthew Sellers is among first to experiment with gliding and power flight. Did this research at his home and laboratory, 6 miles south, 1897-1911. Built most advanced wind tunnel of his day, 1903, to study lift and drag of various wing designs; and . . . — — Map (db m145292) HM
44 ► Kentucky, Carter County, Grayson — 637 — A Masterful Retreat — Confederate Raids and Invasions and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky. —
On Kentucky Route 7 at Route 1496, on the left when traveling south on Kentucky Route 7.
Retreating from Cumberland Gap General George W. Morgan’s Union force of 8,000 men camped here Sept. 1862. CSA Morgan’s Raiders harassed USA, 30 miles along here; skirmishing, felling trees across roads and preempting food and supplies. Covering 200 . . . — — Map (db m145350) HM
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45 ► Kentucky, Carter County, Grayson — 642 — A Masterful Retreat — Confederate Raids and Invasions, and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky
On East Main Street (U.S. 60) west of Prichard School Drive. Reported missing.
As Gen. George W. Morgan's Union force, 8,000 when here, retreated from Cumberland Gap, they were harassed from West Liberty by CSA Gen. John H. Morgan's Raiders. Failure of reinforcements to reach here caused Confederates to leave Oct. 1, 1862 and . . . — — Map (db m272680) HM
46 ► Kentucky, Carter County, Grayson — 221 — Civil War Reunion —
On Landsdown Avenue at College Street on Landsdown Avenue.
In their blue and gray uniforms for over forty years, Civil War veterans gathered here annually, around campfires, with song and story, friends and former foes, revived war memories, and always a pilgrimage to graves of their comrades in cemetery of . . . — — Map (db m73788) WM
47 ► Kentucky, Carter County, Grayson — 1247 — County Named, 1838 —
On West Main Street.
For Col. William Grayson Carter, state senator, 1834-36. The 88th Ky. county formed, 32nd in size. Carter was created from Greenup and Lawrence. Noted in early years for 5 iron furnaces, its clay products, industry developed in late 1800's. Carter . . . — — Map (db m73789) HM WM
48 ► Kentucky, Carter County, Grayson — 1596 — Eastern Kentucky Railway —
On Carol Malone Boulevard (Kentucky Route 7) just north of East 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
E. K. Railway purchased 25,000 acres of land in Little Sandy Valley at close of the Civil War. Tracks laid to this site June 10, 1871. Grayson was location of depot and repair shops. Stinson Branch was laid, 1893, with more straight track . . . — — Map (db m144463) HM
49 ► Kentucky, Carter County, Grayson — 914 — Mount Savage Furnace —
On Hitchens Road (Kentucky Route 1) south of East Main Street (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling south.
Six miles south, site of famous iron furnace, erected, 1848, by R. M. Biggs and others. Operated 37 years, averaging 15 tons pig iron daily which was hauled by ox teams to Ohio River for shipment. Iron produced here was used for rails, plows, . . . — — Map (db m144955) HM
50 ► Kentucky, Carter County, Grayson — 1148 — Pactolus Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky —
On Carol Malone Road (Kentucky Route 1) 1 mile north of Interstate 64, on the right when traveling south.
Pactolus Furnace Built in 1824 by Joseph McMurtry and David L. Ward, on the site of an earlier bloomer forge. Its stone stack used charcoal fuel, and its air blast machinery was powered from a dam, 5 1/2 ft. high, in Little Sandy River. Capacity . . . — — Map (db m73787) HM
51 ► Kentucky, Carter County, Grayson — We Honor William Jason Fields —
On West Main Street (U.S. 60) west of Veterans Square when traveling west.
In memory of William Jason Fields, United States Representative 1911-1923, Governor of Commonwealth of Kentucky 1923-1927. Born Dec. 29, 1874, Willard Ky. -Carter Co. — — Map (db m196300) HM
52 ► Kentucky, Carter County, Grayson — World War I Memorial
On West Main Street at North Court Street on West Main Street. Reported missing.
Dedicated to the memory of our comrades who entered the service of their country. Those who were wounded and those who gave up their lives in the World War of 1917-1918. Sponsored by Moore-Armstrong Post No. 138, American Legion; Willie C. . . . — — Map (db m164262) WM
53 ► Kentucky, Carter County, Hitchins — 2246 — Eastern Kentucky Railway — Hitchins —
On Route 773 0.1 miles west of Hitchens Rd ( Route 1), on the left when traveling west.
Here the EK had a junction with the Elizabethtown, Lexington & Big Sandy Railway that connected with the Ashland Coal and Iron Railway in Denton. January 1882 both would become part of Chesapeake & Ohio Railway. The EK and C&O shared a depot . . . — — Map (db m145351) HM
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54 ► Kentucky, Carter County, Olive Hill — 1177 — Beckham County —
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
55 ► Kentucky, Carter County, Olive Hill — Carter County 20th Century War Memorial —
On West Tom T Hall Boulevard just east of Whitt Street, on the right when traveling east.
In memory of those who gave their lives for freedom. Vietnam Chaffins, Ernest Jr. - Colecrove, Robert H - Dickerson, George E - Eden Chester W - Fitch, William A - Jackson Larry, R - Littleton, David E - Tackett, George E . . . — — Map (db m164373) WM
56 ► Kentucky, Carter County, Olive Hill — Historical Mural by Northeast WIA Youth — 2002-2006 —
On West Tom T Hall Boulevard (U.S. 60) just west of Whitt Street, on the left when traveling east.
WIA programs are done by eastern Ky. Concentrated employment program, inc. Funded by Workforce Investment Act funded by U.S. Dept of Labor by Ky. Ed. Cabinet, Div. of Work Force Services. — — Map (db m164385) HM
57 ► Kentucky, Carter County, Olive Hill — 640 — Home of Gov. Fields —
On Ridge Drive at Old US 60 Road (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling east on Ridge Drive.
“Honest Bill from Olive Hill.” Home of Gov. William Jason Fields, 34th Governor of Kentucky, 1923-27. Promoted Kentucky’s first grant of Federal aid for road construction, consolidation of schools, teacher-training colleges at . . . — — Map (db m145260) HM
58 ► Kentucky, Carter County, Olive Hill — Tom T. Hall —
On West Tom T Hall Boulevard (U.S. 60) 0.1 miles west of Whitt Street, on the right when traveling west.
Olive Hill is the birthplace of Tom T. Hall. Born to Reverend Virgil L. and Della Lena Hall, he used his God-given talents to become famed as one of America's balladeers, telling in music form the story of the common folk and the . . . — — Map (db m164383) HM
59 ► Kentucky, Carter County, Rush — 1018 — Star Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky —
On U.S. 60 just west of Clay Hollow Road, on the left when traveling west.
Built in 1848 by A. McCullough and Lampton Brothers. Its stone stack was 36 feet high. 11½ feet across inside at widest point, and burned “stone coal” rather than charcoal. It was served by its own railroad spur. In 1866 it produced . . . — — Map (db m144425) HM
60 ► Kentucky, Carter County, Willard — 2301 — Eastern Kentucky Railway — Willard —
On Kentucky Route 1 just north of Route 1496, on the left when traveling south.
In 1873, line was extended from Grayson to Willard. Located here were a turntable, water tower, railroad scales, & engine house. Near-by, the Lick Branch & Lost Creek spurs, as well as EK coal mines and coal camp existed. In 1892, an angry . . . — — Map (db m145353) HM
61 ► Kentucky, Carter County, Wolf — 209 — Saltpeter Cave —
On Cave Road.
Saltpeter mined here from which gunpowder was made that was used by Kentucky riflemen during the war of 1812. There are remains of those works in cave, reputed rendezvous for counterfeiters in early years, artifacts and Indian graves found in cavern. — — Map (db m164261) HM WM
62 ► Kentucky, Carter County, Wolf — Seasonal Tours — Saltpetre Cave —
On Local Road 8024A 0.2 miles east of Cave Road, on the right when traveling north.
Saltpetre Cave is considered by many historians to be the site of the earliest industry in the area. The cave was used during the War of 1812 as a source of the major ingredient in making gunpowder. The site is currently listed on the National . . . — — Map (db m164394) HM
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63 ► Kentucky, Carter County, Wolf — The Caves Of Carter County —
On Local Route 8024A 0.2 miles east of Cave Road, on the right when traveling north.
Since the early 19th century, adventurers have been attracted to the caves in this area. For some there was a need to enter the caves because they provided raw materials which improved daily life. Others entered just for the fascination of . . . — — Map (db m164392) HM
64 ► Kentucky, Elliott County, Little Sandy — 711 — Skirmish Here / Confederate Raids and Invasions and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky. —
On Kentucky Route 7 0.1 miles east of Doctors Branch Road ( Route 650), on the right when traveling east.
This burial ground is the final resting place of seven unnamed soldiers who were killed in a Civil War skirmish here in late Sept. 1862, between forces of USA Gen. George W. Morgan and CSA Gen. John H. Morgan. Union forces retreating from . . . — — Map (db m164300) HM
65 ► Kentucky, Elliott County, Sandy Hook — 644 — A Masterful Retreat / Confederate Raids and Invasions and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky. —
On Main Street (Kentucky Route 7) at Court Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Side 1 Gen. George W. Morgan's 9,000 USA force occupied Cumberland Gap June 18 to Sept. 17, 1862. Cut off from supplies, Morgan began 200-mile retreat. On way through here USA harassed by CSA Morgan's Raiders. Failure of reinforcements . . . — — Map (db m164301) HM
66 ► Kentucky, Elliott County, Sandy Hook — 796 — County Named, 1869 —
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
67 ► Kentucky, Elliott County, Sandy Hook — Elliot County Veterans Memorial —
On Main Street (Kentucky Route 7/32) 0.6 miles north of Sheepskin Road, on the right when traveling north.
[Names not listed] — — Map (db m164304) WM
68 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Argillite — 1978 — E. K. Railway —
On Kentucky Route 1 at Route 207, on the right when traveling north on Kentucky Route 1.
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
69 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Argillite — 1973 — Greenup Association of Baptists —
On Kentucky Route 207 at Sandsuck Creek Road, on the left when traveling south on Kentucky Route 207.
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
70 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Argillite — 1016 — Pennsylvania Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky —
On Eastern Kentucky Road (Kentucky Route 207) at Culp Creek Road, on the right when traveling south on Eastern Kentucky Road.
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
71 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Ashland — 1149 — Bellefonte Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky —
On Russell Road (U.S. 23) at Russell Plaza Drive, on the right when traveling west on Russell Road.
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
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72 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Greenup — 520 — A Masterful Retreat — Confederate Raids and Invasions, and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky —
On Main Street near Washington Street, on the left when traveling east.
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
73 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Greenup — 976 — Buffalo Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky —
On Main Road at Warehouse Road on Main Road.
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
74 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Greenup — 2247 — Camp Swigert —
On Seaton Avenue (U.S. 23) at Heaberlin Road, on the right when traveling north on Seaton Avenue.
Side 1 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
75 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Greenup — 784 — County Named, 1803 —
On Main Street at Washington Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
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
76 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Greenup — 1178 — E. K. Railway —
On North 5th Street.
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
77 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Greenup — Greenbo Lake State Resort Park —
On Main Road at Warehouse Road on Main Road.
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
78 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Greenup — 1529 — Greenup “Town Fathers” —
On Main Street at Washington, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
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
79 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Greenup — 1008 — Iron made in Kentucky / Steam Furnace —
On Wurtland Avenue.
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
80 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Greenup — Jesse Stuart — Poet — Novelist — Educator —
On Main Street.
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
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81 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Greenup — 1808 — Jesse Stuart (1906-1984) —
On East Kentucky Road (SR 1) at W. Hollow Road on East Kentucky Road (SR 1).
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
82 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Greenup — McKee House — circa 1870 —
Near Riverside Drive 0.2 miles north of North 5th Street.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m211764) HM
83 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Greenup — 1009 — Raccoon Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky —
On Seaton Avenue (U.S. 23) at Washington Street ( Route 2), on the right when traveling west on Seaton Avenue.
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
84 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Hopewell — 574A — Grave of Lucy Virgin Downs —
On Kentucky Route 1 north of Big Lost Creek Road ( Route 784), on the right when traveling north.
Grave of Lucy Virgin Downs, 2 miles ahead. — — Map (db m126325) HM
85 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Hopewell — 1143 — Hopewell Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky —
On Kentucky Route 1 north of Big Lost Creek Road ( Route 784), on the right when traveling north.
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
86 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Hunnewell — 2163 — E. K. Railway – Hunnewell —
On Kentucky Route 207 north of Tunnel Branch Road ( Route 3306), on the left when traveling south.
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
87 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Lloyd — 1814 — Jesse Stuart (1906-1984) —
On Corp Street east of Pipeline Road, on the left when traveling east.
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
88 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Lynn — 1130 — New Hampshire Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky —
On Kentucky Route 7 at Brushy Road, on the right when traveling south on Kentucky Route 7.
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
89 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Oldtown — 574 — Grave of Lucy Virgin Downs — 1769–1847 — 1,000 Feet West —
On Kentucky Route 1 at Laurel Road, on the left when traveling north on Kentucky Route 1.
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
90 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Oldtown — Greenup County's Crowning Jewel — Greenbo Lake State Resort Park —
Near Main Road (State Highway 1711) south of Pool Road, on the right when traveling north.
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
91 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Oldtown — 1019 — Laurel Furnace / Iron Made In Kentucky —
On Kentucky Route 1 at Laurel Road, on the left when traveling north on Kentucky Route 1.
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
92 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Oldtown — Oldtown Covered Bridge — Greenup County Covered Bridge Authority Project —
Near Frazer Branch Road 0.2 miles south of KY-1, on the left when traveling south.
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
93 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Raceland — 1132 — Caroline Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky —
On U.S. 23 at Legion Drive, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 23.
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
94 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Raceland — Jockeys Who Rode at Raceland — 1924 — 1929 —
On Greenup Avenue (Kentucky Route 3105) just west of Pond Run Road, on the right when traveling west.
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
95 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Raceland — 2143 — Race Track — 1924–1928 —
On U.S. 23 at Legion Drive, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 23.
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
96 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Raceland — Raceland —
On Greenup Avenue (Kentucky Route 3105) at Crump Street, on the right when traveling west on Greenup Avenue.
[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
97 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Raceland — Raceland —
On Greenup Avenue (Kentucky Route 3105) at Crump Street, on the left when traveling east on Greenup Avenue.
[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
98 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Raceland — Shawnee Hunting Grounds —
On Chinn Street just east of Crump Street, on the left when traveling east.
Prior to settlement by the early pioneers this area was part of the Shawnee Indians hunting grounds. — — Map (db m310605) HM
99 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Raceland — The First Post Office —
On Greenup Avenue (Kentucky Route 3105) just west of Pond Run Road, on the right when traveling west.
[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
100 ► Kentucky, Greenup County, Raceland — The First Railroad in Raceland —
On Greenup Avenue (Kentucky Route 3105) at Cox Aly, on the right when traveling west on Greenup Avenue.
[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

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