This historic structure was built at the peak of the iron industry in 1868. The furnace once produced high-quality iron used for railroad wheels and rails.
As you roam the grounds and explore this innovative construction, enjoy the opportunity . . . — — Map (db m131603) HM
Welcome to what was once the Fitchburg Furnace Community--a bustling settlement that made its living from the iron and wood resources of these mountains. Fitchburg had mills, shops, and homes for more than 100 families, all engaged in the smelting . . . — — Map (db m131604) HM
Each furnace operation was normally a self-contained community, known as an iron plantation, under the direction of an iron master, usually the owner. Under his direction several types of skilled laborers took part in the overall operation. Miners . . . — — Map (db m131607) HM
The casting house was a wooden shed, which covered the sand moulds where the iron was run. Note the depression in the stone directly above the archway, which probably held the roof of the shed. Long trenches, sloping gradually from the front of the . . . — — Map (db m131609) HM
"Give er fire." This cry ran through the woods as colliers tended huge piles of charring wood, which would be used as fuel at Fitchburg Furnace. Colliers, men who made charcoal, built many coal pits or hearths throughout the mountains during the . . . — — Map (db m131610) HM
On Main Street (Kentucky Route 89) near River Drive ( Route 52), on the left when traveling south.
Only Civil War battle in this area. Col. John S. Scott, CSA, and troops arrived here July 30, 1863, with plan to capture 14th Ky. Cavalry. Held Irvine only a few hours. Col. W. P. Sanders, USA, and his force pursued Scott, capturing some of rear . . . — — Map (db m136806) HM
On Broadway Street (Kentucky Route 2461) at Main Street (Route 89), on the right when traveling east on Broadway Street.
For Captain James Estill, gallant soldier and frontiersman. Fought one of bloodiest Indian battles, Estill's Defeat, on March 22, 1782, in what is now Montgomery County. He and 7 of his 25 pioneers were killed in violent combat with a band of . . . — — Map (db m136805) HM
On Main Street (Kentucky Route 89) south of Orchard Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Estill Seminary
This site approved for Jefferson Seminary by act of Ky. General Assembly in February 1798. Name was changed to Estill Seminary, February 3, 1816. Trustees given authority to sell half of unclaimed lands, granted for educational . . . — — Map (db m136807) HM
On Main Street (Kentucky Route 89) south of Geneva Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Mineral springs visited by Boone, Boyle, McAfee and other pioneers. Early camp of Shawnee Indians. First school of early settlers located here. Operated as resort, 1814 until hotel burned 1924. In 1861, owner Col. Sidney M. Barnes organized 8th Ky. . . . — — Map (db m136947) HM
On Main Street (Kentucky Route 89) at Broadway Street ( Route 2461), on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Named, 1812, for Col. Wm. Irvine, member from Madison Co. of 1787 and 1788 conventions that sought separation from Va. and statehood for Ky.; member of Constitutional Convention, 1799. "He had strong hold on affection of people. Few have gone to . . . — — Map (db m136804) HM
On Tipton Ridge Road (U.S. 52) just east of Cobhill-Patsey Pilot Road ( Route 1182), on the right when traveling north.
Red River Iron Works Blackstone and Chandler Furnaces, a single stone structure 60 ft. high, 40 x 60 ft. Twin stacks 50 ft. high, 12 ½ ft. across inside. Three miles north. Built in 1869 by Sam Worthley, designed by Fred Fitch, with . . . — — Map (db m169099) HM
On Richmond Road (Kentucky Route 52) at Shady Lane ( Route 2473), on the right when traveling north on Richmond Road.
In that crucial battle of the Chattanooga campaign, Nov. 25, 1863, Capt. John C. Wilson and 5 others from Estill Co., of 8th Ky. Inf., answered call for volunteers to plant U.S. flag on Lookout Mtn. Reaching summit in sight of both armies, they . . . — — Map (db m136803) HM
On Richmond Road (Kentucky Route 52) at Shady Lane ( Route 2473), on the right when traveling west on Richmond Road.
Indian Trading Post and camping ground. Called "Ah-wah-nee," a grassy place, by the Shawnees who hunted here and obtained their lead supply in this vicinity. In 1769, Daniel Boone, Squire Boone, and Joseph Proctor were first of many pioneers to use . . . — — Map (db m136802) HM
On Kentucky Route 404, on the right when traveling east.
Discovered by Daniel Boone and companions while exploring eastern Kentucky, Winter 1767-68. Later called Young’s Salt Works, these springs provided salt for pioneers and later for Civil War troops. — — Map (db m145960) HM
On Kentucky Route 144, on the right when traveling east.
Daniel Boone, in company with William Hill, spent the winter of 1767–68 hunting and exploring on the upper waters of the Big Sandy River. They were forced to make camp near this spot during the severe winter months close to the salt lick which . . . — — Map (db m145961) HM
On U.S. 23 at County Road 1032, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 23.
While the debate over Kentucky’s neutrality raged in Frankfort, men of the Big Sandy Region were taking action. For Jack May, Hiram Hawkins, John S. Williams, and others, the choice had already been made. President Lincoln’s call for 75,000 . . . — — Map (db m235003) HM
On U.S. 23 at County Road 1032, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 23.
(Front Side)
Here, on Nov. 8, 1861, 300 men from Companies A & C, 5th Kentucky Infantry, C.S.A. and Companies B, C, & D, 1st Battalion Kentucky Mounted Rifles, C.S.A., commanded by Captain Andrew J. May, fought a delaying action against . . . — — Map (db m87859) HM
On U.S. 23 at County Road 1032, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 23.
In the Fall of 1861, General William “Bull” Nelson, Union commander in Northeastern Kentucky, was ordered to break up a large Confederate recruiting camp at Prestonsburg. The camp was located in the big meadow below the Samuel May House, the . . . — — Map (db m234994) HM
On South Lake Drive at West Court Street, on the right when traveling south on South Lake Drive.
The Battle of Middlecreek, Jan. 10, 1862, was the largest Civil War engagement in Eastern Kentucky. Northerner Col. James A. Garfield led his army into the entrenched forces of CSA General Humphrey Marshall. Control of the Pound Gap gateway into . . . — — Map (db m146051) HM
On South Front Avenue just south of Richmond Plaza, on the right when traveling south.
Frenchman Solomon DeRossett built a log house on this site in 1799. Collected fur pelts for Napoleon Bonaparate’s army. Levisa River served as first conduit for travel and means of importing frontier supplies. During spring rains, huge log rafts . . . — — Map (db m146053) HM
On South Front Avenue (County Route 3384) at West Graham Street, on the right when traveling south on South Front Avenue.
Rubin Ferguson lived here and operated a ferry and boat dock during the late 1800’s. Barrels of meal, flour, corn, coffee, cotton, tools and building materials arrived here from various ports down river. Some of the boats were “The Andy . . . — — Map (db m146050) HM
Near State Highway 114 0.1 miles east of State Highway 404.
Compared to battles fought later in the war, Middle Creek produced very light casualties. Though more than 3,000 participated in the fight, only fifteen men were killed.
Union losses at Middle Creek were three killed and eighteen wounded. . . . — — Map (db m97547) HM
On S. Central Avenue at E. Court Street, on the right when traveling south on S. Central Avenue.
For Col. John Floyd. Born Amherst County, Va., 1750. Led party to survey land now Kentucky, 1774. With George Rogers Clark’s Indian expeditions. Back in Va., joined Colonial navy. Captured, taken to England. Escaped. Built Floyd’s Station, 1779 or . . . — — Map (db m97255) HM
Near Kentucky Route 114 0.1 miles east of Route 404, on the right when traveling east.
Skirmish at West Liberty, October 23 1861 - Col. L.A. Harris' 2nd Ohio Infantry regiment and a company of Union cavalry, part of Gen. William "Bull" Nelson's command, skirmish with Capt. Jack May's much smaller Morgan Guards, driving them out . . . — — Map (db m69143) HM
Near Kentucky Route 114 0.1 miles east of Route 404, on the right when traveling east.
Marshall's Raid Through Eastern Kentucky, March-April 1863 - On March 15, 1863, Marshall comes through Pound Gap with 1,800 mounted men, including Col. Henry Giltner's 4th Kentucky, Col. Thomas Johnson's 2nd Kentucky, Col. Ezekiel F. . . . — — Map (db m69145) HM
On S. Central Avenue south of E. Court Street, on the left when traveling south.
All Veterans Gave Some
These Veterans Gave All
World War I
Harris Arnett • Grade Burchett • Reuben Calvin Clark • James H. Collins • William M. Cox • Jesse Coyer • Sam Dillon • Bud Endicott • Josh Fife • Tip Gayheart • Edward D. Hall . . . — — Map (db m97261) WM
On KY-1428 0.6 miles east of KY-302, on the right when traveling east.
Doris Faye Burchett • James Edison Carey • Glenda May Cisco • Kenneth Forrest Cisco • Paulette Cline • Sandra Faye Cline • Linda Darby • Emogene Darby • James Edward Goble • John Spencer Goble • Anna Laura Goble • Jane Carol Harris • Margaret Louise . . . — — Map (db m212046) HM
On N. Front Street at W. Court Street, on the left when traveling north on N. Front Street.
In Memory Of
John Graham
Revolutionary Soldier
Who Rests in Floyd County
This Tablet
Marks the Site of the First
Floyd County Court House
Given By Him — — Map (db m97202) HM
Near Kentucky Route 114 0.1 miles east of Route 404, on the right when traveling east.
Born in Bourbon County, Clay was the son of Congressman Brutus J. Clay and the nephew of Cassius M. Clay, Lincoln's Minister to Russia. He saw action at Middle Creek and later served with Wheeler's Cavalry in Tennessee. Wounded and captured during . . . — — Map (db m69140) HM
Near Kentucky Route 114 0.1 miles east of Route 404, on the right when traveling east.
Son of a Frankfort lawyer, Monroe led the charge which decided the battle's outcome. He and his regiment later saw action at Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas Post, Champion Hill, Thompson's Hill, and other important battles. In 1864 Monroe assumed command . . . — — Map (db m69141) HM
Near Kentucky Route 114 0.1 miles east of Route 404, on the right when traveling east.
The Union and Confederate forces were led by two very different men. Humphrey Marshall was a Kentucky blue blood and a representative of one of the state's leading families. James A. Garfield was a self-made man born in a log cabin on his father's . . . — — Map (db m69138) HM
Near State Highway 114 0.1 miles east of State Highway 404.
The battle’s turning point came when Garfield ordered Lt. Col. George W. Monroe and a detachment of the 22nd Kentucky to charge up the steep ridge opposite Graveyard Point and drive the Confederate sharpshooters back to their main line. Monroe was a . . . — — Map (db m97546) HM
On N. Arnold Avenue south of Highway 114, on the left when traveling north.
(Side One)
Morgan’s Last Raid
On tragic last Kentucky raid, Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders entered state June 1, 1864, took Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on June 9th, took Lexington on 10th, and Cynthiana on 11th. USA under Gen. . . . — — Map (db m97225) HM
On N. Front Street at W. Court Street, on the left when traveling north on N. Front Street.
(Side One)
Prestonsburg Toll Bridge
This bridge, known as “Old Red” Bridge,” crossed the Levisa Fork of Big Sandy River. Opened for foot passengers and vehicles on January 6, 1908, it had a span of 430 feet was . . . — — Map (db m97203) HM
Near Porter Lane at Highway 321, on the left when traveling west.
(Side One)
Samuel May (1783 - 1851)
Son of Revolutionary War veteran John May and Sarah Phillips May, Samuel settled in Prestonsburg around 1807. Commissioned to build county’s first brick courthouse in 1818. Elected state . . . — — Map (db m97260) HM
Near Kentucky Route 114 0.1 miles east of Route 104, on the right when traveling east.
Middle Creek was Eastern Kentucky's largest and most significant Civil War battle. It was fought during the first phase of the war, when it was still doubtful which government would control the region. The Confederates never regained the strategic . . . — — Map (db m69136) HM
Near Kentucky Route 114 0.1 miles east of Route 404.
(Obverse Side)
The Battle of Middle Creek
At this site, on Jan. 10, 1862, Union troops under Col. James A. Garfield defeated Confederates led by Gen. Humphrey Marshall. Garfield's 1,100 Ohioians and Kentuckians advanced up Middle . . . — — Map (db m66935) HM
On N. Arnold Avenue south of Highway 114, on the left when traveling north.
(Side One)
The Burns House:
Garfield’s Headquarters Following the Battle of Middle Creek
Built in 1857 by Prestonsburg attorney John M. Burns, the house later known as “The Garfield Place” stood near this spot. . . . — — Map (db m97224) HM
Near State Highway 114 0.1 miles east of State Highway 404, on the right when traveling east.
Marshall’s command post at the Forks of Middle Creek provided him with an excellent vantage point from which to view the valley and deal with unforeseen contingencies. The lower valley, extending northeast, was his route of approach. The left fork . . . — — Map (db m97393) HM
Near State Highway 114 0.1 miles east of State Highway 404, on the right when traveling east.
Pursued by Garfield after his strong defensive position on Hager’s Hill was outflanked, Marshall decided to fall back to Prestonsburg, move up Middle Creek, and lure his adversary into an ambush.
After abandoning his fortified position on Hager . . . — — Map (db m97392) HM
Near Porter Lane at Highway 321, on the left when traveling west.
The 400-acre May Farm, with its steam-powered grist mill, was used as a recruiting post and staging area by the region’s leading secessionists.
In September 1861, Jack May, Hiram Hawkins, Ezekial Clay, James M. Thomas, Benjamin Desha, and other . . . — — Map (db m97381) HM
Near Kentucky Route 114 0.1 miles east of Route 404, on the right when traveling east.
The Middle Creek National Battlefield Foundation, Inc., a non-profit corporation, is an organization of community leaders and historians who have joined together to preserve this nationally significant Civil War battlefield. The foundation's purpose . . . — — Map (db m69139) HM
Near State Highway 114 0.1 miles east of State Highway 404.
The Confederate position along the heavily wooded ridge overlooking Middle Creek was a strong one. To avoid exposing his troops to the combined fire of all the Confederate regiments, Garfield chose to assault the south end of their line rather than . . . — — Map (db m97540) HM
Near State Highway 114 0.1 miles east of State Highway 404.
During the reconnaissance which preceded the battle, Garfield chose Graveyard Point, the high ridge opposite Spurlock Creek, as his command post.
In a letter to his wife, Lucretia, written several days after the battle, Garfield says:
. . . — — Map (db m97539) HM
Near Kentucky Route 114 0.1 miles east of Route 404, on the right when traveling east.
During the first few months of the war, Kentucky remained neutral. The August 1861 election, however, sent a Unionist majority to Frankfort. The new legislature voted to suppress the rebellion, and Federal marshals began arresting men suspected of . . . — — Map (db m69137) HM
On U.S. 23/460 at Mare Creek, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 23/460.
In 1845, Ky. Legislature put Mare Creek farm of Tandy R. Stratton in Floyd County. In Pike since it was formed from Floyd, 1821. Strip separates farm area from Floyd, forming "island" in Pike. Reported to be the only instance in U.S. His grandfather . . . — — Map (db m170890) HM
On Pine Mountain Road (U.S. 421) at Little Shepard Trail (County Route 1679), on the right when traveling north on Pine Mountain Road.
Little Shepherd Trail, part of setting for: Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come, Hell for Sartain, Trail of the Lonesome Pine, by John Fox, Jr., famous for eleven novels of Ky. mountains and the Bluegrass, written 1893 to 1919. Born Paris, Ky., 1863. . . . — — Map (db m181400) HM
On State Highway 6 0.3 miles east of Maggard Street, on the right when traveling east.
Principal of the East Benham High School, 1934-60. Matthews taught math and coached ball teams. The students were children of employees of Wisconsin Steel Company. Joseph Matthews and his wife Ruth were leaders in black community and bought food, . . . — — Map (db m97118) HM
On Kentucky Route 3001 0.1 miles north of U.S. 421, on the left when traveling west.
This area important passageway for Union and Confederate forces. USA moved along Poor Fork and CSA along Clover Fork of Cumberland River, each route reflected local sentiment. Feb. 1862 USA forces under Brig. Gen. T. T. Garrard, grandson of Ky.'s . . . — — Map (db m181558) HM
On South 2nd Street just north of East Clover Street, on the left when traveling north.
Harlan County is made up of 6 cities and each one is unique in its own right.
Benham
Benham was formerly a coal camp that was built by some major coal mining companies. It was incorporated in 1961. At one point, this town was booming . . . — — Map (db m181399) HM
On East Central Street at South 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west on East Central Street.
For Major Silas Harlan, born Va., 1752, came to Ky. in 1774. Built Harlan's Station, 7 miles south of Harrodsburg on Salt River, 1778. Commanded spies, 1779, in Illinois campaign of Gen. George R. Clark, who said: "He was one of bravest soldiers . . . — — Map (db m181164) HM
On East Central Street west of South 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west.
Twenty-two Kentucky courthouses were burned during Civil War, nineteen in last fifteen months: twelve by Confederates, eight by guerrillas, two by Union accident. See map on reverse side.
The courthouse at Harlan was burned in reprisal for . . . — — Map (db m181165) HM
On East Central Street just west of North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west.
Harlan County has had many claims to fame over the years and people across the world have heard of Bloody Harlan or watched as Harlan was put on the small screen in FX's Justified. However, our county has also seen it's share of notable people, . . . — — Map (db m181324) HM
On East Central Street at South 1st Street, on the left when traveling west on East Central Street.
Dedicated to the people by the Harlan Mining Institute and the City of Harlan in commemoration of the thirtieth anniversary of the shipment of the First Car of Coal from Harlan County August 23, 1911. — — Map (db m181571) HM
On South 1st Street just south of East Central Street, on the left when traveling south.
In honor of the Harlan County Coal Miners who sacrificed their lives while supporting a family and a nation.
1912 •
Alex Hobarth •
1914 •
John N. Scott •
Ray Shackleford •
Lee Little •
1915 •
Bony Harris • . . . — — Map (db m181573) HM
On East Clover Street, on the right when traveling east.
Harlan was first called Mount Pleasant. The town is situated in the valley between Big and Little Black Mountain, at the confluence of the three forks of the Upper Cumberland River. It is located at the junctions of two important highways, U.S. . . . — — Map (db m181174) HM
On East Clover Street east of South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east.
A Boy Scout troop was organized by Will Ward Duffield and chartered by the National BSA Council on June 20, 1912 at the First Presbyterian Church of Harlan. The troop's first camping trip was featured in Boy's Life. 100 years of scouting Harlan was . . . — — Map (db m181326) HM
On East Central Street just west of South 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west.
Dedicated to the memory of the valiant sons of Harlan County
World War 1917-1918
Willie Bevins •
Dillard McKnight •
Harold Brandenburg •
Hiram Middleton •
Harrison Brock •
John Michell •
Joseph Brock •
Pay Murphy • . . . — — Map (db m181566) WM
On East Clover Street just east of South Main Street ( Route 72), on the right when traveling east.
The first settlers of Harlan County were the family of Samuel Howard (then spelled Hoard). When they first set foot on Harlan soil in 1796 they found an almost impenetrable forest interspersed so thickly with cane breaks that in many places they . . . — — Map (db m181323) HM
On North Main Street (Kentucky Route 72) at West Central Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
In 1911, the Wallins Creek Colliers Company opened the first mines in Harlan County for shipping and on August 25th, 1911 shipped the first car of coal from Harlan County. This mine was located on Terry's Fork, near Wallins Creek.
In that . . . — — Map (db m181171) HM
On South 2nd Street at East Central Street, on the left when traveling north on South 2nd Street.
The first industry of any importance to the Harlan people was the logging industry. Harlan's forest has a dense and rich output of poplars, white oaks, pines, maples, walnuts, and several other varieties of timbers of value in the lumber market. For . . . — — Map (db m181325) HM
On East Central Street just east of South 1st Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Louisville ad Nashville railroad extended its railroad into Harlan County which was accomplished in 1910. This marked the beginning of the rapid development of one of the leading coal fields in the United States. Harlan County quickly emerged . . . — — Map (db m181322) HM
On East Central Street at South 1st Street, on the left when traveling west on East Central Street.
Harlan County Men Who Died in Service During World War II
Adams, Cecil L. •
Farley, William R. •
Adams, William •
Farmer, James M. •
Allen, James T. •
Farmer, Robert •
Allen, Sam •
Farnwalt, Walter H. •
Angel, Bertie F. • . . . — — Map (db m181579) WM
On West Main Street (Kentucky Route 160) west of Church Street, on the left when traveling west.
In 1933, the wells which supplied the town of Lynch and company mines were not producing enough water. Land was acquired on Lewis Creek in Letcher County for a filtration plant and 20,000 feet of 8 inch pipe was ordered.
During the drought of . . . — — Map (db m121695) HM
On West Main Street (Kentucky Route 160) west of Church Street, on the left when traveling west.
The original structure, which consisted of the concrete bin seen here and an additional 60 foot high steel super structure atop the concrete, was the largest coal tipple in the world when completed in 1930.
The upper steel structure was used . . . — — Map (db m121694) HM
On West Main Street (Kentucky Route 160) west of Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
To build the town and mine support facilities Bog Looney Creek was rerouted and over one mile was walled with local quarried native sandstone.
Among the structures chronicled here, the coal company constructed six miles of concrete paved . . . — — Map (db m121691) HM
On West Main Street (State Highway 160) north of Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
This lamp house was built about the same time as No. 31 Mine Portal. Shortly after it was built, and again during World War II, more than 2000 electric cap lamps were issued to miners each day, flame safety lamps were also issued to each foremen and . . . — — Map (db m121791) HM
On State Highway 6 at S. Reservoir Street, on the left when traveling east on State Highway 6.
Built by U.S. Steel Corp., 1917-25, this was largest company-owned town in Kentucky through World War II. Crucial need for steel during WWI led to founding of town, site of millions of tons of high-quality coal. With largest coal tipple then in . . . — — Map (db m97159) HM
On State Highway 6 east of Pirate Way, on the left when traveling east.
(Side One)
This brick facility was built in 1923 by the United States Coal and Coke Co., then leased to Lynch Colored Common Graded School District. Students from Benham and Lynch enrolled in the high school. The first four graduates . . . — — Map (db m97161) HM
On West Main Street (Kentucky Route 160) at Church Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
This building, constructed of native sandstone, as were most of the mine structures, was completed about 1920.
Machine shop personnel served as firemen.
The second story of the firehouse quartered mining company personnel; usually ten to . . . — — Map (db m121789) HM
On West Main Street (State Highway 160) west of Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
This fan moved 50,000 cubic feet of air per minute to ventilate borehole conveyor entries. It replaced a 300,000 CFM Aerodyne fan in 1968, which, in turn, replaced a 150,000 CFM centrifugal fan to ventilate No. 31 Mine when it was in operation. — — Map (db m121792) HM
On West Main Street (Kentucky Route 160) at Church Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
(panel 1)
These portals were finished in 1920 while coal was being removed from temporary portals to the west. The main haulage goes straight through the mountain to Lewis Creek in Letcher Co., while an offset continues to Colliers . . . — — Map (db m121687) HM
On West Main Street (Kentucky Route 160) west of Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
On this concrete slab, a mining equipment repair shop was erected in an area that earlier was used as a mine car marshalling yard. The building was moved to No. 32 Mine in 1963, where it became the 5 South Main Bathhouse and Warehouse building. — — Map (db m121692) HM
On West Main Street (Kentucky Route 160) west of Church Street, on the left when traveling west.
This building once housed boiler operated generators which furnished electric power to operate No.'s 30 & 31 mines and support facilities. In addition, it supplied electric power to all homes in Lynch.
Originally four 150 KW D.C. generators were . . . — — Map (db m121693) HM
On West Main Street (Kentucky Route 160) at Church Street, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street.
This railroad depot was finished in 1925. One of the few brick structures in Lynch because the stone quarries were closed by this date.
This was a busy station, serving two passenger trains daily through the forties and then one train a day . . . — — Map (db m121699) HM
On West Main Street (Kentucky Route 160) west of Church Street, on the left when traveling west.
This structure was completed in the early twenties. Because of its location astride Big Looney Creek, it was built of brick instead of native sandstone to reduce the weight.
The restaurant was famous in the region for its foot long hotdogs and . . . — — Map (db m121790) HM
Near State Highway 6 at Pirate Way, on the left when traveling east.
To Honor the Black Coal Miners
and Keep Their Legacy Alive
The Black Coal Miner was recruited by International Harvester and U.S. Steel to work and live in the coal camps of Benham and Lynch. They came in search of a better life, better . . . — — Map (db m97160) HM
On West Main Street (Kentucky Route 160) west of Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
This conveyor, installed in 1968, transported coal at a rate of 500 tons per hour from the Winifrede mine borehole (1800 feet underground in No. 31 mine) to the 2300 ton silo at the tipple.
Three entries in No. 31 mine were rehabilitated in 1968 . . . — — Map (db m121689) HM
Near Black Mountain Ridge Road 1.7 miles west of Route 160 when traveling west.
This plaque is in memory of William Risden
(1914-1994) WW II Veteran
An innovator and devotee of electronic technology, Risden was a pioneer in the cable TV industry credited with building the first cable system in Kentucky.
Taking advantage . . . — — Map (db m121223) HM WM
Near State Highway 510 east of State Highway 221, on the right when traveling east.
Pine Mountain Settlement School – Realizing the need for better education in the area, William Creech donated land for the school. Katherine Pettit, founder of the Hindman Settlement School, and Ethel De Long Zande opened the school in 1913. It . . . — — Map (db m212425) HM
Along War Fork Creek, two miles east, coursed a primeval trail between the Shawnees of Ohio and Cherokees of east Tennessee. The Indians called it Athiamiowee, Path of the Armed Ones. On English map, 1755. Path was followed by Gabriel Arthur, when . . . — — Map (db m136644) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 421) at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
For Andrew Jackson, the 7th US President, 1829-37, first to be elected from west of Appalachians. First Representative in Congress from Tenn., 1796-97. In US Senate twice, 1797 and 1823. Victorious commander at New Orleans, 1815. County formed from . . . — — Map (db m136788) HM
On Court Street south of 2nd Street, on the left when traveling south.
County named, 1843, for Richard M. Johnson, native of Kentucky, U.S. Vice-President, 1837 to 1841, U.S. Representative, 1807-19, 1829-37, U.S. Senator 1819-29, intimate of President Jackson. His tactics as Colonel of Kentucky Mounted Riflemen, War . . . — — Map (db m145756) HM
On Kentucky Route 321 0.2 miles north of Annie's Lane, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
First settlement in Eastern Ky. Mathias Harman's hunting party built lodge here 1755. With other Virginians came back, 1787 or 89, built stockade. Indians prevented planting crops. Settlers returned to Virginia. Indians burned fort. Harman and . . . — — Map (db m170889) HM
On Kentucky Route 321 0.1 miles north of Annie's Lane, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
Captured by Indians in present Bland Co., Va., Oct. 1787 or 89. Four children and brother killed. A child born in captivity killed also. Harman party pursued, had to give up. Came here and joined by others built stockade. After nearly a year Mrs. . . . — — Map (db m170887) HM
On Third Street (U.S. 40) at Court Street on Third Street. Reported missing.
Side One"Doer"
Mayo promoted railroads and helped organize banks to assist rail and coal companies. Having gained extensive wealth, he established many religious, educational and financial institutions to help the mountain people. . . . — — Map (db m106290) HM
On Route 321 0.2 miles south of Forest Park Lane, on the right when traveling south.
On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA
Gen John H. Morgan and Raiders
entered state June 1, 1864, took
Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on
9th, took Lexington on 10th, and
Cynthiana on 11th. USA under Gen.
S. G. Burbridge defeated CSA next
day, Morgan . . . — — Map (db m145795) HM
On Broadway Street (Kentucky Route 40) at South Mayo Trail ( Route 321), in the median on Broadway Street.
The second oldest settlement in
Eastern Kentucky, at first named
Paint Lick Station. Established
in 1790 by Col. John Preston. Dr.
Thomas Walker probably camped at
mouth of Paint Creek, near some
abandoned log cabins, in 1750.
Rev. Henry . . . — — Map (db m145761) HM
On Euclid Avenue (Kentucky Route 40) at Tutor Key Road ( Route 581), on the right when traveling west on Euclid Avenue.
Doctor Thomas Walker led first
expedition of record from Virginia
into eastern Kentucky and camped
at present site of Paintsville in 1750.
Here, June 7, 1750, he discovered
French cabins at mouth of Paint
Creek and named river . . . — — Map (db m145767) HM
On mission to dislodge CSA from
Area, Col. James A. Garfield’s
troops reached Paintsville on
Jan. 6, 1862. Under threat of USA
flank movement on left and rear
Gen. Humphrey Marshall abandoned
his strong breastworks here at
Hager Hill. Moving . . . — — Map (db m145722) HM
On State Highway 550 at State Highway 1697, on the right when traveling north on State Highway 550.
Renowned mountain school located eight miles east. Alice Lloyd came from Boston, 1916, dedicating her life to education of youth in area. Caney Creek Community Center was organized, 1923. After her death, 1962, college renamed honoring founder, who . . . — — Map (db m97201) HM
On Lotts Creek Road (State Highway 1088) 1.1 miles west of State Highway 721, on the left when traveling west.
Lotts Creek Community School was founded by Alice Slone from Caney Creek, 1933. Sent to Cleveland, Ohio, by Alice Lloyd for education; returned home to teach. A year later she started the Cordia High School, uniting the people for a common goal — . . . — — Map (db m97122) HM
On West Main Street (Kentucky Route 550) at May Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
Carl D. Perkins was born, reared, and educated in Knott County and never called another place on Earth his home. He served as chairman of the House Committee on Education and Labor for 17 years. His leadership and influence were etched into . . . — — Map (db m66930) HM
On West Main Street (Kentucky Route 550) at May Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
For J. Proctor Knott during term as Governor of Kentucky, 1883-87. Knott born Marion Co., Ky., 1830. Missouri Legislature, 1851-59. Att. Gen., 1859-60. Returned Ky., 1863. U.S. Congress six terms. Famous as humorous and satirical orator. In the 1891 . . . — — Map (db m66931) HM
On Main Street East (Kentucky Route 160) at Fesser Clark Circle, on the right when traveling south on Main Street East.
(Obverse Side)
Dr. Josiah H. Combs, 1886-1960
Dr. Combs received Ph.D. degree from the Sorbonne in Paris, 1925. Married Charlotte Benard of France. He was a professor of foreign languages in many universities and a pioneer in . . . — — Map (db m66933) HM
On State Highway 160 0.1 miles east of Main Street (State Highway 550), on the right when traveling east.
Founded 1902 by Kentuckians May Stone and Katherine Pettit in cooperation with the local community. The mission of this nondenominational school is to provide educational and service opportunities for the people of the mountains while keeping them . . . — — Map (db m84356) HM
On W. Main Street (State Highway 550) 0.2 miles west of Amburgey Branch Road, on the right when traveling east.
(Side One)
On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders entered state June 1, 1864. Moved through here. Took Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on 9th, then took Lexington on 10th, and Cynthiana on the 11th. Next day . . . — — Map (db m84355) HM
On Main Street East (Kentucky Route 160) at Fesser Clark Circle, on the right when traveling south on Main Street East.
In 1889, George Clarke came to Hindman, licensed to practice law. Seeing the need of education, he established a subscription school with the help of the students and citizens. Educator, State School Inspector, member State Board of Examiners. Died, . . . — — Map (db m66934) HM
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