On Cane Valley Road south of Cane Valley School Road, on the right when traveling north.
After engaging Union forces in Columbia the afternoon of July 3, Gen. John Hunt Morgans command continued north on the Columbia-Lebanon Pike. Just beyond the town, they passed Union Camp Gilbert, formerly named Camp Boyle, now abandoned - the . . . — — Map (db m170574) HM
On Public Square at Jamestown Road (Kentucky Route 80), on the left when traveling north on Public Square.
On June 28, 1802, court ordered permanent seat of justice on the public square. First courthouse built in 1806. Present structure was designed by McDonald Bros., Louisville, and built by Wm. H. Hudson and Columbus Stone in 1887. A unique . . . — — Map (db m83384) HM
On Public Square at Burkesville St on Public Square.
This tablet is to commemorate throughout the ages the valor and patriotism of the sons of Adair County who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War
1914-1918
Roll of Honor
Carley Ballou, Columbia, Ky.
Jacob Biggs, Cane . . . — — Map (db m276351) WM
On Public Square at Campbellsville Street (Kentucky Route 55), on the left when traveling east on Public Square.
A foremost champion of the Union, a staunch friend of the stricken South, defender of constitutional freedom. Born Columbia 1817, died 1895 and buried in city cemetery. Veteran Mexican War, leader famed First Kentucky Union Cavalry, hero of many . . . — — Map (db m83387) HM
On Burkesville Street (Kentucky Route 80) at Church Street, on the right when traveling south on Burkesville Street.
Active Presbyterian congregations formed early in the countys settlement: 1803 on Col. Caseys farm & 1827 in Columbia. Church was built in 1857 and has had continuous services ever since. County and city congregations merged in 1912. . . . — — Map (db m170507) HM
On Public Square at Burkesville Street ( Route 80), on the right when traveling south on Public Square.
General John Hunt Morgan's cavalry, returning from second Kentucky raid, passed here on way back to Tennessee, Jan. 1, 1863. On raid, Union's rail supply line wrecked and $2,000,000 property destroyed. July 3, 1863, Morgan here again drove out . . . — — Map (db m83391) HM
On Greensburg Street (Kentucky Route 439) at Public Square, on the left when traveling south on Greensburg Street. Reported missing.
For Gen. John Adair, Governor of Kentucky 1820-24. Born, 1757, in South Carolina, came to Ky., 1788. Member of Kentucky Constitutional Convention, 1792. Served in Ky. House of Representatives, 1793-95, 1798, 1800-03, 1817. US Senator, 1805-06, . . . — — Map (db m139816) HM
On Jamestown Road (Kentucky Route 80) at Elm Street, on the right when traveling north on Jamestown Road.
A founder of Columbia, Trabue built original house (SW corner of this structure) ca. 1823. He served as trustee, sheriff, and justice of peace; operated grist mill, inn and retail store. Here Trabue wrote memoirs, 1827, of pioneer era, which . . . — — Map (db m83406) HM
On Campbellsville Street (Kentucky Route 55) at Lindsey Wilson Street, on the left when traveling north on Campbellsville Street.
Frank Lane Wolford (1817 - 1895). Adair County native, organized 1st Kentucky Cavalry (US) in 1861. His men knew little about the drill and discipline but had the utmost confidence in Wolford and he in them. The soldiers supplied their own horses . . . — — Map (db m170508) HM
On Public Square at Campbellsville St on Public Square.
Home of Sergeant Dakota Meyer,
Medal of Honor recipient,
September 15th, 2011,
United States Marine Corps,
For those who gave all — — Map (db m276348) WM
On Greensburg Street (Kentucky Route 439) at Public Square, on the right when traveling south on Greensburg Street.
Girlhood home of Jane Lampton (1803-1891). Wife of John Marshall Clemens. Mother of "Mark Twain." Granddaughter of Colonel William Casey, original Adair County settler. — — Map (db m83397) HM
On East Guardian Street, on the right when traveling south.
Male and Female High School Site
The Columbia College Joint Stock Company formed in 1853 to build the M&F School. It was conveyed to trustees appointed by Transylvania Presbytery and opened in 1855. The building was a Union Camp during . . . — — Map (db m170509) HM
On Edmonton Road (State Highway 80) west of Country Club Road, on the left when traveling west.
Home of Col. William Casey, early Ky. pioneer and great-grandfather of Samuel L. Clemens (Mark Twain). Born in Va., came to Ky. in 1779. Built Casey Station on Dix River. In 1791 moved to Russell Creek near here. Member second Kentucky Const. Conv., . . . — — Map (db m244689) HM
On Burkesville Street (Kentucky Route 80) at Hudson Street, on the left when traveling north on Burkesville Street.
John Hunt Morgan entered Kentucky July 2 with about 2,500 men who swam the rain swollen Cumberland River - many naked, not to be encumbered with soggy clothes. The rebel yell of the on-coming nude men took the Union scouts by surprise.
Columbia . . . — — Map (db m170510) HM
On Sprout Springs Road at Elkhorn Road ( Road 76), on the right when traveling south on Sprout Springs Road.
Historical novels by this talented author have sold more than three million copies. Most settings of her some twenty books reflect her adopted home, the Green River area where she lived with her husband Henry, and the Indian territory of Okla. and . . . — — Map (db m245361) HM
Near North Bedelia Street (Kentucky Route 1386) 0.1 miles west of Dumont Hill Street, on the right when traveling west.
In November 1863, Dumont Hill looked like a city of tents. Each regiment arranged its tents according to army regulations. At one end was a guard station. The officers latrines, called sinks, were at the other end. In between was the baggage train, . . . — — Map (db m152742) HM
Near North Bedelia Street (Kentucky Route 1386) 0.1 miles west of Dumont Hill Street, on the right when traveling west.
A Once Proud Army in Tatters
In early 1862, the Union Army of the Ohio numbered almost 70,000 men. New and veteran soldiers alike were eager for action. By November, the army was demoralized, angry that their commander, General Don . . . — — Map (db m152736) HM
Near North Bedelia Street (Kentucky Route 1386) 0.1 miles west of Dumont Hill Street, on the right when traveling west.
Camps of Soldiers Surrounded Scottsville
Tents housing almost 5,000 soldiers—ten times the population of Scottsville in 1862—covered the hillsides around town. Imagine what it looked like. Imagine the sounds of men drilling, . . . — — Map (db m152739) HM
On Old Glasgow Road (Old U.S. 31E) at Durham Spring Road, on the left when traveling north on Old Glasgow Road.
Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church
Congregation founded 1801. Services held, uninterrupted, except for a Sunday in Nov. 1862, because of "Army passing down the pike and the house having sick soldiers in it." Called "Difficult" and located near . . . — — Map (db m143077) HM
On West Main Street (Kentucky Route 2152) west of South Cemetery Street, on the right when traveling west.
Confederate forces of 200 under Col. John M. Hughs attacked here, Dec. 8, 1863. Twelve days earlier he had attacked Monticello, Ky., captured then paroled garrison of 153 men; no supplies. Continuing to harass USA forces, seek stores[,] he came . . . — — Map (db m170511) 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
Near North Bedelia Street (Kentucky Route 1386) 0.1 miles west of Dumont Hill Street, on the right when traveling west.
Ebenezer Dumont twice served his country in time of war. He fought in the Mexican War, earning the rank of lieutenant colonel. Afterward the Vevay, Indiana native resumed his successful career in politics. When the Civil War began Dumont did not . . . — — Map (db m152741) HM
On Franklin Road (Kentucky Route 100) east of New Gallatin Road (U.S. 31E/231), on the right when traveling east.
Halcomb House, c. 1900
Family home of Dr. and Mrs.
"F.J." Halcomb, Jr., for 67 years. Dr. Halcomb saw patients here as well as at his clinic and the local hospital. Patients would often visit the home, where the screened-in porch was . . . — — Map (db m270067) HM
On West Main Street (Kentucky Route 2152) west of Smiths Grove Road (Court Street), on the right when traveling east.
Built in 1919 during an oil boom, Jacksonian gained wide prominence. It was third hotel on site and stood here for 54 years. Closed, 1973. Hotel received name because of its location on Jackson Highway, now 31-E, one of oldest roads in Kentucky. . . . — — Map (db m131260) HM
Near North Bedelia St 0.1 miles west of Dumont Hill Street, on the right when traveling west.
Captain Eli Lilly commanded the 18th Indiana Battery, the only battery known to have been at Scottsville. While here, the battery refitted, obtained ammunition, and procured horses to replace those that died in a fire at Allen Springs the night . . . — — Map (db m152745) HM
On Smith Grove Road (South Court Street) at West Main Street ( Route 2152), on the left when traveling north on Smith Grove Road (South Court Street).
On August 29, 1862 at the beginning of the Confederate Invasion of Kentucky. Colonel John Hunt Morgan rode into Scottsville, leading a brigade of 1,100 cavalrymen. Morgan and his men were on their way to Lexington, where they planned to join . . . — — Map (db m131263) HM
On Bowling Green Road 0.2 miles north of Whetstone Way, on the right when traveling north.
Mt. Union Church
Organized in 1864 under the name of Mulberry Hill General Baptist Church. In 1869 the original log building burned. The congregation rebuilt on present site, changed the name to Mt. Union. Thirteen churches were invited from . . . — — Map (db m143075) HM
On Old Allen Springs Road at Bowling Green Road, on the right when traveling east on Old Allen Springs Road.
In early October Morgans cavalry swept through the Trammel Community in search food and supplies. Some, such as John Howard Morgan and his mother, Isabella, who were relatives of John Hunt Morgan and were sympathetic to the southern cause, . . . — — Map (db m170512) HM
On South 1st Street at East Locust Street, on the right when traveling north on South 1st Street.
Allen County was formed in April 1815. Scottsville was named for Gen. Charles Scott, 4th governor of Ky. In 1816, location was chosen for county seat because of abundant water supply from this spring. County bought 100 acres, which were laid off in . . . — — Map (db m143071) HM
Near North Bedelia Street (Kentucky Route 1386) 0.1 miles west of Dumont Hill Street, on the right when traveling west.
1860 – A Bustling County Seat Town
Imagine Scottsville in 1860. A fine two-story octagonal brick courthouse dominates the busy court square. The prosperous rural town of 403 residents boasts a public spring, at least one church, a . . . — — Map (db m152751) HM
Near North Bedelia Street (Kentucky Route 1386) 0.1 miles west of Dumont Hill Street, on the right when traveling west.
Each regiment had a quartermaster, who provided everything the men needed except food and weapons.
Quartermaster Wainwright
While in Scottsville, Lieutenant William A. Wainwright, quartermaster of the 75th Indiana, obtained and . . . — — Map (db m152750) HM
On Pope Road (County Route 1332) 0.1 miles west of Jenny Lane, on the left when traveling west.
The Trammel Fork Church was founded in 1802 with seventy members. Elder John Hightower was first pastor. This church was instrumental in constituting ten area churches. The first meeting house was a log structure; church now occupies its third . . . — — Map (db m143073) HM
Near North Bedelia Street (Kentucky Route 1386) 0.1 miles west of Dumont Hill Street, on the right when traveling west.
Seven regiments of infantry and one artillery battery encamped at Scottsville in November 1862. These regiments made up the 12th Division of the Army of the Cumberland under the command of General Ebenezer Dumont.
Among the soldiers at . . . — — Map (db m152747) HM
On West Public Square at West Main Street, on the right when traveling south on West Public Square.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
1960 - 1975
In remembrance of those who gave
the ultimate for patriotism.
Their lives
Wendell L. Wilson U.S. Army Oct. 28, 1966
George N. Walker U.S. Army May 28, 1968
Darrell W. Maynard U.S. Army June . . . — — Map (db m270064) WM
On South Main Street (Business Kentucky Route 127) at East Court Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
This Lawrenceburg native was one of the first black women in Ky. to enlist during World War II. She joined Women's Army Auxiliary Corps in 1942, and was commissioned a 1st Lieutenant the next year in newly named Women's Army Corps. While . . . — — Map (db m229583) HM
On North Main Street at Posey Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
For Richard Clough Anderson, Jr., 1788-1826. Served in Ky. Legts. three terms. Elected Congress, 1817, for two terms. Returned Ky. Legis., 1822, chosen speaker. Appointed Minister to Colombia by Pres. Monroe, 1823, where he negotiated first treaty . . . — — Map (db m244638) HM
On Fox Creek Road (U.S. 62) 0.2 miles south of Mill Creek Pike ( Route 513), on the right when traveling north.
Oct. 8, 1862, during Battle of Perryville, Gen. Jones Withers' troops of Gen. Kirby Smith's CSA army attacked USA force of Gen. J.W. Sill near Fox Creek while Smith skirmished with Sill's rear guard. Many Union prisoners and 20 wagons captured. A . . . — — Map (db m162489) HM
On East Woodford Street (U.S. 62) near Dogwood Drive, on the left when traveling east.
Kavanaugh School.
Rhoda C. Kavanaugh founded school on Woodford Street which became known as "Little Annapolis." First boarding student came to prepare for Naval Academy in 1914. From then until 1945, Mrs. Kavanaugh launched 150 future Navy . . . — — Map (db m236572) HM
A Cumberland Presbyterian church organized by Rev. Laban Jones in 1827 in log cabin on Thomas McCall farm, overlooking McCall Spring. the itinerant pastor traveled his circuit on horseback visiting his "preaching places twice a year". This church . . . — — Map (db m105465) HM
On East Woodford Street (U.S. 62) east of Dogwood Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Kavanaugh Academy 1904-09; Anderson Co. High School 1909-20; Kavanaugh High School 1920-49. Rhoda C. Kavanaugh, A.B., founder and principal 41 years. Under her direction it ranked among the nation's foremost preparatory schools for Annapolis and . . . — — Map (db m236573) HM
On U.S. 127 0.4 miles south of Gilberts Creek Road ( Route 513), on the left when traveling north.
The McAfee bros., James McCoun, Jr. and Samuel Adams, first white men to explore this area, 1773. Cove Spring and Cove Spring Branch in Franklin Co. boundary line, 1794. Maj. Gen. Kirby Smith, CSA, and troops camped here on their way to join General . . . — — Map (db m105464) HM
James Beauchamp (Champ) Clark born near here, 1850. Attended U. of K. Taught school in county, 1870-71. Pres. Marshall College, 1873-74. Congressman from Missouri 24 yrs. Led defeat of Cannonism, control of House by Speaker. Then Speaker, 1911-19. . . . — — Map (db m313) HM
On Harrodsburg Road (Business U.S. 127) at Salt River Road, on the right when traveling south on Harrodsburg Road.
Mother church of Baptist witness in area. Constituted Feb. 3, 1798, by William Taylor and John Penney with seven charter members. John Penney, first pastor, served until his death, 1833. Great-grandfather of J.C. Penney, founder of Penney Stores. In . . . — — Map (db m244605) HM
On West Broadway Street (U.S. 62) at Old Frankfort Road (U.S. 127), on the right when traveling west on West Broadway Street.
This renowned scholar, raconteur, and lawyer was born in Anderson Co. Educated first in a one-room school at Glensboro, he graduated from U.K. Law School in 1912. Among his books was Lincoln and the Bluegrass (1955). His talk on Cassius Clay, . . . — — Map (db m34786) HM
On Broadway Street (U.S. 60) at Bryant Drive, on the right when traveling east on Broadway Street.
In honor and memory of the veterans of Barlow, Kentucky who served their country faithfully and proudly in war and peace
"God Bless America"
Dedicated - May 17, 1990 — — Map (db m302399) HM
On Blandville Road (State Road 1837) at Perry Drive, in the median on Blandville Road.
Site of the first courthouse in
Ballard Co., Kentucky, which, until
1886, was comprised of present
Ballard and Carlisle Counties.
Blandville, like Ballard Co.,
named for Captain Bland Ballard.
Established as the county seat by
Kentucky . . . — — Map (db m289924) HM
On Paducah Road (U.S. 60) 0.4 miles east of Stafford Road, on the right when traveling east.
Settled by Scott family ca. 1845. Developed from family farmstead to highly diversified & productive cattle, jack stock and mule ranch. In 1998, recognized by National Cattlemen's Beef Assoc. as one of the oldest cattle ranches in U.S. under . . . — — Map (db m216302) HM
On Blandville Road (Kentucky Route 1837) at Pepper Drive, in the median on Blandville Road.
Blandville was the county seat and largest town in Ballard County during the Civil War. Blandville, like Ballard County, was named for Captain Biand Bailard, a veteran of the American Revolution, frontier Indian wars, and the War of 1812. Blandville . . . — — Map (db m289923) HM
Near Green Street (U.S. 60) west of 1 Street, on the right when traveling west.
Native American Indian of the Mississippian culture were buried in this cemetery mound sometime in the A.D. 1200s. First excavated in 1932 by owner Col. Fain King, the mound was referred to as “Mound C”. A building was constructed over . . . — — Map (db m58870) HM
Near Green Street (U.S. 60) west of 1st Street, on the right when traveling west.
Excavations have shown that building stood on several earlier levels of this mound.
We do not know how big those buildings were.
This structure is approximately the size of the posthole pattern in the architecture building (Mound B) — — Map (db m58872) HM
On 4th Street (U.S. 51/62), on the right when traveling north.
For Capt. Bland Ballard, 1759-1853. Born in Va. Came to Ky. in 1779. Devoted life protecting frontier. Scout for George Rogers Clark's Ohio expedition, 1780. '82; Wabash campaign 1786. In the battles of Fallen Timbers, 1793; Tippecanoe, 1811; River . . . — — Map (db m18550) HM
On Westvaco Road (U.S. 51/62), on the right when traveling south.
Fort Jefferson (also known as Camp Crittenden) was the second of two Union Army posts established in Ballard County in September 1861, following the Confederate occupation of Columbus. Fort Jefferson was first established during the American . . . — — Map (db m18493) HM
The story of the cross at Wickliffe began in 1937 when a few members of a community choir, spearheaded by Mrs. Noah Geveden, erected a small wooden cross on a hill at the Ancient Buried City (now known as Wickliffe Mounds Research Center) in . . . — — Map (db m113749) HM
On Westvaco Road (U.S. 51/62), on the right when traveling south.
Fort Jefferson Site Built in 1780 by George Rogers Clark as part of impressive plan of settlement, conceived by Gov. Patrick Henry of Virginia, later pursued by and named for Gov. Thomas Jefferson. The fort was to protect US claim to its . . . — — Map (db m18639) HM
Near Green Street (U.S. 60) west of 1st Street, on the right when traveling west.
Site of an ancient religious and commercial center of the Mound Builder. Approximately one thousand years old, situated on the only high ground at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. Tombs, temples, altars, jewels, dwellings, tools, . . . — — Map (db m58869) HM
On Westvaco Road (U.S. 51/62), on the right when traveling south.
Long before Lewis and Clark stopped near Wickliffe in western Kentucky on their outbound trip to the west, Fort Jefferson had been built in 1780-81 by George Rogers Clark during the Revolutionary War as an outpost against British-led Indian . . . — — Map (db m18548) HM
On Westvaco Road (U.S. 51/62), on the right when traveling south.
(North Side):Lewis and Clark in Kentucky Fort Jefferson Lewis and Clark and a party of eight men visited the site of Fort Jefferson on Nov. 18, 1803, while on their epic 1803-1806 journey to the Pacific. Fort est. in 1780 by Clark's . . . — — Map (db m18545) HM
On 4th Street (U.S. 62) just south of Ohio Street, on the right when traveling north.
Division Patch ☆ Silver Star ☆ Purple Heart ☆ Regimental Crest Private First Class Robert Monroe Hammonds was born on January 9, 1926, the second of six children of Rufus D. and Jettie T. Hammonds. A native of Wickliffe, . . . — — Map (db m180132) HM WM
On Green Street (U.S. 51/62), on the right when traveling south.
The Prince of the French Explorers
Commissioned by Louis XIV of France, the Sieur Robert de LaSalle, sweeping down the Mississippi with his flotilla of canoes, stopped in 1682 at this place, in his quest for the mouth of the Mississippi and . . . — — Map (db m18551) HM
On Westvaco Road (U.S. 51/62), on the right when traveling south.
One of first Kentucky positions, Fort Jefferson, occupied by Union troops after Confederate seizure of Columbus, Sept. 1861. From this base, Gen. U.S. Grant directed demonstration against Columbus, Jan. 1862. Troops from here joined in capturing . . . — — Map (db m18519) HM
Near Green Street (U.S. 60) west of 1st Street when traveling west.
Nearly one thousand years ago, this village was home for Native Americans of the prehistoric Mississippian culture. Peaceful farmers, these mound building Indians lived throughout the Ohio and Mississippi river valleys. Exhibits at Wicklffe Mounds . . . — — Map (db m58873) HM
Near Fort Jefferson Hill Road (U.S. 51/62) 0.2 miles Patterson Road, on the right when traveling south.
The contruction of George Rogers Clark's Fort Jefferson was first proposed during a Council of War meeting between Clark and his junior officers at the Falls of the Ohio (Louisville) November 16, 1779, following Clark's succesful capture of . . . — — Map (db m278121) HM
On Fort Jefferson Hill Road (U.S. 51/62) 0.2 miles south of Patterson Road, on the right when traveling south.
Many people assume the only flag flown by Americans during the American Revolution
(1775 to 1783) was the Betsy Ross flag, but nothing could be further from the truth. The Betsy Ross flag was not created until 1777, two years into the . . . — — Map (db m278110) HM
On Fort Jefferson Hill Road (U.S. 51/62) 0.2 miles south of Patterson Road, on the right when traveling south.
Monument dedicated to the civilians/soldiers who gave their lives settling/defending George R. Clark's Fort
Jefferson & Town of Clarksville, 1780-1781 during the American Revolution in the West and the British-led Native Americans who gave their . . . — — Map (db m278127) WM
On Fort Jefferson Hill Road (U.S. 51/62) 0.2 miles south of Patterson Road, on the right when traveling south.
The purpose of George Rogers Clark's Fort Jefferson was multi-faceted. Both Great Britain and the American Colonies (Virginia) claimed the Confluence area, and both wanted to fortify this strategic, and potentially economically important area. . . . — — Map (db m278128) HM
On Sand Cave Trail north of Old Mammoth Cave Road, on the left when traveling north.
Drawn by newspaper accounts, an estimated crowd of 10,000 people gathered around Sand Cave on Sunday, February 8th. If you were among the crowd that day you would have stopped at about this spot by a five-strand barbed wire fence constructed to . . . — — Map (db m285691) HM
On Mammoth Cave Street (Kentucky Route 70) north of Hubbard Lane, on the left when traveling north.
In 1853, the Knob City Land Company, composed of Messrs. Graham, Quigly, Adams and Hopson, of Louisville, envisioned building a resort town close to the renowned Mammoth Cave. The L&N Railroad, under construction, would pass through the area in a . . . — — Map (db m286062) HM
On W. Broadway Street (State Highway 70) near N. 1st Street, on the right when traveling west.
CSA General John Hunt Morgan and a company of troops arrived here, May 11, 1862. They seized a train reported to be carrying some of Morgan's men captured at Lebanon, Tenn. Instead, it carried railroad employees whom he released. Morgan burned the . . . — — Map (db m321) HM
In memory of Dennison, Cortland Ellis -
Nov 18, 1947 to May 5, 1968
Hatcher, Anthony Dwight -
Oct 22, 1947 to May 22, 1968
and the 22 KY men still POW or MIA,
They gave their lives in
the service of their country.
Republic of . . . — — Map (db m276368) WM
As a town built for opportunity, Cave City naturally became famous for a man who risked it all in search of fortune. In January 1925, one of the greatest news stories between the two world wars broke across the nation, with Cave City at its . . . — — Map (db m286006) HM
On W. Broadway Street (State Highway 70) at N. 1st Street, on the right when traveling west on W. Broadway Street.
Confederate Brigadier General, commanded famous Orphan Brigade in Civil War. In 1861 he conducted recruiting and training camp here. State legislature, 1850-54, 69-70. US Congress, 1870-73. Member of Kentucky Court of Appeals for 24 years, . . . — — Map (db m96727) HM
On W. Broadway Street (State Highway 70) at N. 1st Street, on the right when traveling west on W. Broadway Street.
General Joseph H. Lewis, commander of the famous Orphan Brigade, established, at the outbreak of the Civil War, a recruitment and training camp here in Cave City. Here he formed the Confederate 6th Kentucky Infantry Regiment, for which he received a . . . — — Map (db m130009) HM
On Broadway Street (Kentucky Route 70) at Allen Lane, on the right when traveling west on Broadway Street.
Clarence M. Reynolds and family was the proprietor of Handy and Reynolds, a general store that was built in 1915 on the corner of Broadway and First Street in Cave City. It was closed in the early 1970s and the building was soon demolished. As a . . . — — Map (db m285992) HM
On Sand Cave Trail at Old Mammoth Cave Road, on the left when traveling north on Sand Cave Trail.
Along this entrance road to Mammoth Cave, on Friday, January 30, 1925, local cave owner and well-known cave explorer Floyd Collins descended alone underground searching for a cave in a better location. The Collins family's cave, Crystal Cave, lay . . . — — Map (db m285689) HM
On W. Broadway Street (State Highway 70) at N. 1st Street, on the right when traveling west on W. Broadway Street.
On May 11, 1862 Col. John Hunt Morgan and his advance guard seized the Cave City depot and captured the next train that stopped. Morgan's entire command arrived shortly thereafter. Morgan's troops proceeded to destroy the train; four passenger . . . — — Map (db m322) HM
On Old Mammoth Cave Road (at milepost 15), 1.2 miles north of Mammoth Cave Road ( Route 70), on the right when traveling west.
Floyd Collins was first to explore Sand Cave. Fallen rock trapped him in narrow passage 150 ft. from entrance, Jan. 30, 1925. Rescuers reached him with food and heat for short time. Aid cut off by shifting earth closing passage. Engineers sank . . . — — Map (db m319) HM
On Sand Cave Trail at Old Mammoth Cave Road, on the right when traveling east on Sand Cave Trail.
For sixteen days in February of 1925, the world focused its attention on this remote corner of Kentucky as hundreds of people labored day and night to reach cave explorer Floyd Collins, trapped in a narrow passage of Sand Cave, 60 feet below the . . . — — Map (db m285680) HM
On Sand Cave Trail north of Old Mammoth Cave Trail, on the right when traveling north.
For 12 days volunteer work crews labored in 24-hour shifts under the lip of this rock ledge to sink a rescue shaft 60 feet to reach Floyd Collins. No contact with Floyd had been possible since a collapse on February 3rd. The work slowed due to . . . — — Map (db m285706) HM
Near Green Street north of Washington Street, on the left when traveling north.
Reorganized from the 106th A.A. Automatic Weapons Bn. and redesignated as the 623rd F.A. Battalion. Federally recognized January 29, 1947 with headquarters at Glasgow. Re-entered Federal service January 23, 1951 at Glasgow. The only unit of the . . . — — Map (db m88128) HM WM
On Fort Williams Way south of Cross Street, in the median. Reported permanently removed.
October 6, 1863
On October 6, 1863 Confederate Col. John M. Hughes, commanding 129 men of the 25th Tennessee Infantry, attacked Fort Wiliams. The 37th Kentucky Mounted Infantry, some 420 men under the command of Maj. Samuel Martin, . . . — — Map (db m274983) HM
Near Main Street (State Highway 90) at Race Street, on the left when traveling west.
Korea
This conflict came within less than five years after World War II. A war fought by a few veterans and many men and women still in their teens. We were oftentimes poorly armed. Fought against a force far superior in numbers. Yet . . . — — Map (db m88011) WM
This memorial commemorates the sacrifice of those Barren Countians who received the Purple Heart for injury or death as the result of enemy action. They bled and died that we the protected might live in freedom. May we ever be mindful of their . . . — — Map (db m88121) WM
On North Public Square (Business U.S. 68) at East Public Square (Business U.S. 31W), on the left when traveling west on North Public Square.
In honor of the men of this county
who served their country in the Revolutionary War
1775-1783
David Arnett
John Brownlee
Elisha Boon
Jorn Bagley
Callum Bailey
William Boyd
William Bell
John Beavers
James Bibb . . . — — Map (db m270056) WM
Near Main Street (State Highway 90) west of Green Street, on the left when traveling west.
Viet Nam
This memorial has been placed here as a reminder of the heroism and self-sacrifice of those Barren Countians who answered their countrys call during the Viet Nam Conflict.
They did their duty in a trying and difficult time. . . . — — Map (db m88010) WM
Near Washington Street at S. Race Street, on the right when traveling east.
This monument has been erected to the lasting memory of those men and women of Barren County who answered the call of their country in the Great War 1917-1918
Dedicated Nov. 11, 1988 — — Map (db m88124) WM
On Green Street at Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Green Street.
Taken from parts of Green and Warren counties. Glasgow, county seat, was founded in 1799. County received name from the “barrens” or prairies of this region.
Early explorers and settlers came through this area. In Civil War, first . . . — — Map (db m88132) HM
Near Green Street north of Washington Street, on the left when traveling north.
In Commemoration of Barren Countys
Two Congressional Medal of Honor Winners
First Sergeant William Logan Day
Co. E, 5th United States Cavalry
For gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches during 1872-73.
. . . — — Map (db m88130) HM WM
On Washington Street at S. Race Street, on the right when traveling east on Washington Street.
(Front Side)
Native son of Glasgow.
Internationally acclaimed
musical genius,
instrumentalist,
recording artist,
composer, arranger
and conductor
Received eleven gold and
two platinum records
(Back Side) . . . — — Map (db m88123) HM
On Race Street (West Public Square) (Business U.S. 68) north of Washington Street, on the left when traveling south.
On Dec. 24, 1862, main body of Morgan's Raiders made camp south of here. Capt. Quirk and scouts entered town although USA troops patrolled area. CSA scouts wished to celebrate Christmas Eve, and dismounted at tavern. A patrol of 2nd Mich. Cavalry, . . . — — Map (db m73020) HM
On Race Street (West Public Square) (Business U.S. 68) north of Washington Street, on the left when traveling south.
(side 1)
Confederate Congressional Medal of Honour
The President (CSA), in 1862, was authorized to confer a Medal of Honour upon one enlisted man of each company for “every signal victory.” At first dress-parade, . . . — — Map (db m73018) HM
Near Fort Williams Way south of Cross Street. Reported permanently removed.
Fort Williams
Fort Williams was ordered constructed in Glasgow in the spring of 1863. It was during the spring and summer of 1863 that the Union army began to build defensive works at strategic points in Kentucky to defend transportation . . . — — Map (db m274982) HM
On Coral Hill-Lecta Road at Coral Hill Road ( Route 740), on the right when traveling east on Coral Hill-Lecta Road.
In 1855, John and Francis Marion Jones formed a partnership for selling goods at Myers Steam Mill on Beaver Creek in Barren County. A petition for a post office was granted in 1856 & name changed from Myers Mill to Coral Hill. Store was catalyst . . . — — Map (db m143082) HM
On N. Jackson Highway (U.S. 31E) 0.1 miles north of Horton Rigdon Road, on the right when traveling north.
On Jan. 12, 1939, the Goodnight substation was energized. The circuit powered 107 homes along 51 miles of power line in Barren Co. This substation was the first in Farmers RECC service territory. Electricity improved rural life, increased . . . — — Map (db m96997) HM
On S. Broadway Street at E. Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on S. Broadway Street.
Congregation formed ca. 1802, when Isaac Robertson, a member, donated lot for log structure erected here. Rev. John Howe was first minister. Present Gothic Revival sanctuary built ca. 1853. Churchs style of architecture features Tudor-arched window . . . — — Map (db m88133) HM
On 6 October, 1863, Confederate forces raided Fort Williams. Union losses were 9 KIA, 26 WIA and 226 POW. Confederate losses were 1 KIA and 4 WIA. — — Map (db m88142) HM
On N.L. Rodgers Wells Boulevard (Bypass U.S. 31-E) at Cross Street, on the right when traveling north on N.L. Rodgers Wells Boulevard.
Site of Civil War fort built in spring of 1863. Attacked Oct. 6 by Confederate Col. John M. Hughs and his 25th Tenn. Infantry. US troops under Maj. Samuel Martin surprised. Over 200 horses captured, part of fort burned, and 142 men taken prisoner, . . . — — Map (db m39405) HM
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