Longview Cemetery, Bethel, is grave site of one of the most noted and best-loved Kentucky journalists. Born 1918 in Benton, he gained renown from his column, "Joe Creason's Kentucky," in the Louisville Courier-Journal. His popular book by same name . . . — — Map (db m110166) HM
Caney Furnace
Stood five miles south. This stone stack, built 1837-38 by Harrison Connor and Joshua Ewing, Sr., was among first iron furnaces west of the Alleghenies to be equipped with a hot-blast oven, a device to preheat the air blown . . . — — Map (db m110123) HM
This famous resort, known by 1791
as Mud Lick Springs, was favored
for a century by such prominent
visitors as Henry Clay. First
stagecoach route in Kentucky began in
1803 between here and Lexington.
Many Lexingtonians fled here . . . — — Map (db m146665) HM
Formed from Montgomery County, 1811. Named for its many mineral springs. The birthplace of CSA Gen. John B. Hood and US Senator Richard H. Menefee. Owingsville named for Col. Thomas D. Owings. Organizer US 28th Inf. Reg., 1812. Associate in . . . — — Map (db m26286) HM
In Memory of those heroic sons of Bath County who made the supreme sacrifice in the Great World War that liberty and justice might not perish from the earth.
1917 – 1919
Asa Arrasmith •
Spencer Boyd •
Felix Clark •
John W. Darnell . . . — — Map (db m130968) WM
Bourbon Iron Works Jacob Myers from Richmond, Va. took up land grants here on Slate Creek, 1782. He built the first iron blast furnace in Ky., 1791. John Cockey Owings and Co. formed to operate furnace. Utensils and tools supplied settlers. . . . — — Map (db m110121) HM
This famous Revolutionary War hero, who rode 40 mi. to warn Jefferson, Patrick Henry and other legislators of British approach, June 3, 1781, is buried in Bath Co. Jack Jouett of Va. galloped all night from Cuckoo Tavern to Monticello to . . . — — Map (db m26285) HM
Twenty-two Kentucky courthouses were burned during the Civil War, nineteen in last fifteen months: twelve by Confederates, eight by guerillas, two by Union accident. See map on reverse side.
March 21, 1864, Union troops fled courthouse here as . . . — — Map (db m79185) HM
John Bell Hood, 1831-79, graduate of West Point, 1853. Eight years Indian campaigns. Resigned, 1861, and joined CSA as colonel, heading Texas Brigade. Gained distinction at Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, 1862, and at Gettysburg, Chickamauga, 1863. . . . — — Map (db m110149) HM
Owings House
Built 1811-14 for Colonel Thomas Dye Owings by Benjamin Latrobe, who redesigned the interior of the US Capitol after the British burned it, War of 1812. This house was a center of social life during early 1800's. Henry Clay, . . . — — Map (db m110150) HM
Clear Creek Furnace
Built in 1839, 5 miles south, by W. A. Lane and W. S. Allen. Stone stack originally 40 ft. high and 10 1/2 ft. across inside, burning charcoal. Air blast powered by steam. Its iron was used mainly for railway car wheels. . . . — — Map (db m110122) HM
Nestled in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, Bath County, Kentucky, embraces history while anticipating the future. Formed in 1811, Bath County has many historic homes, churches, iron furnaces and cemeteries dotting the countryside. In fact, . . . — — Map (db m110148) HM
Born in Sharpsburg on April 13, 1859, Allen attended Peeks Mill Military Academy and Georgetown College before graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1882. He was sent to the western frontier, where he led an expedition . . . — — Map (db m110168) HM
Stephen Collins Foster, as youth, visited here, May 1833. His uncle, Dr. Joseph S. Tomlinson, was then President of Augusta College. The musical, harmonious voices from the old Negro church on the hill floated softly over the town. “It can . . . — — Map (db m136271) HM
In 1822 the trustees of Bracken Academy with conferences of the Methodist Church of Kentucky and Ohio, merged to found Augusta College. The first established Methodist college in the world. — — Map (db m85801) HM
By Sept. 1862 6,000 Union troops had gone from this district. Only 100 Home Guards left, under Col. Bradford. On Sept. 27, Col. Duke with 350 Morgan Raiders attacked. Guards secreted in houses fought until Raiders penetrated area, burned and . . . — — Map (db m85877) HM
Bracken Countians Killed in WWII • T/S Tice C. Adams Killed in Germany, 1944 • S/Sgt. Harry L. Bonar Killed in Germany, 1944 • George W. Booker Killed in Action • Pfc. Louie T. Bruin Killed in France, 1944 • Pfc Emmit B. Collins Killed in WWII • . . . — — Map (db m247465) WM
Lest We Forget World War I Andrew Ballinger • Ottie Case • Earl Fronk • Hobert Galbraith • Robert Gerhard • Virgil C. Hester • Herbert M. Hill • Hugh Jett • Willie Lucas • Eugene O. McAtee • Charles Teegarden World War II Tice C. Adams • . . . — — Map (db m85926) WM
During the 1870s, leading wine-producing county of US, furnishing over 30,000 gallons annually, half the entire national production. Germans, finding soil here similar to that in France and Spain, brought grape cultivation and wine production to . . . — — Map (db m136283) HM
Formed from parts of Campbell and
Mason. Named for William Bracken,
hunter, fisherman, Indian fighter,
came here 1773. Birthplace of John
Gregg Fee, founder of Berea College,
1855. Birthplace and home of Dr.
Joshua Taylor Bradford, . . . — — Map (db m136282) HM
Noted for the distinctive Virginia "Piedmont" style entrances, Dr. Joshua Taylor Bradford, a pioneering surgeon, lived and had his office here. Dr. Bradford organized the Bracken County militia and heroically lead his home guard against superior . . . — — Map (db m217844) HM
This memorial honors all American veterans who, although separated by generations, shared a common, undeniable goal – to valiantly protect our country's freedoms.
The memories of these American veterans will continue to live on whenever and . . . — — Map (db m217868) WM
This memorial honors all American veterans who, although separated by generations, shared a common, undeniable goal – to valiantly protect our country's freedoms.
The memories of these American veterans will continue to live on whenever and . . . — — Map (db m217869) WM
During the Civil War this building was the mercantile store of James H. Armstrong, a noted Confederate sympathizer. The building was set on fire during the Battle of Augusta but was not seriously damaged. The bodies of the Bracken County militia . . . — — Map (db m247536) HM
Captain Philip Buckner, an Englishman, was a Revolutionary War veteran. He came to Va., served adopted colony as issuing commissary, received extensive land grants, then settled here. In 1797, he donated this lot for Augusta Public Square as part of . . . — — Map (db m86656) HM
This log cabin was built using white oak logs cut in 1797, with the oldest log displaying a growth ring from 1690. It is believed to be the oldest school building still standing in the tri-state region. Due to its larger size and high-quality . . . — — Map (db m217843) HM
The Civil War came to Augusta on
September 27, 1862, a day of fierce
fighting between pro-Union home
guards led by Colonel Joshua Taylor
Bradford, and Confederate cavalry led
by Colonel Basil Duke, brother-in-law
of General John Hunt Morgan, . . . — — Map (db m217855) HM
Named for the former mayor who was one of the leading citizens in the history of Augusta. He was born in the nearby Bracken County community of Chatham in 1935. He married Betty Habermehl in 1956 and together they had 8 children beginning in 1970, . . . — — Map (db m247474) HM
Believed to have been built by Lewis Wells, a descendant of one of the founding fathers of Augusta, this home was owned by Thomas Myers during the Civil War who also owned the Myers in downtown Augusta. During the Battle of Augusta, this house and . . . — — Map (db m247541) HM
Fort Ancient Village at Augusta Augusta is located on the site of a major settlement of the Fort Ancient people, who lived here between AD 1500 and 1650. The village consisted of large communal houses built around a central plaza. Archaeologists . . . — — Map (db m217822) HM
"Architect of Victory" in World War II
U.S. Army Chief of Staff, 1939-1945
Secretary of State, 1947-1949
Father of The "Marshall Plan", 1947
Secretary of Defense, 1950-1951
Nobel Peace Laureate, 1953, First Soldier so honored
Both of . . . — — Map (db m247463) WM
Dedicated to those who paid the supreme sacrifice and all from Bracken County who fought to preserve our freedom
World War I
Andrew D. Ballinger • Jesse Bratton • Clarence Bruist • Ottie Case • John R. Clark • Harry Commodore • Louis Fogle . . . — — Map (db m247542) WM
Weeping Eye Gorget
This classic Fort Ancient marine conch gorget was found in Augusta ca. 1950 at site 14BK4.
General John Payne
While a resident of Augusta, Payne wrote Gen. Lewis Collins and informed James Overton that he had . . . — — Map (db m217841) HM
A Place To Visit
1 Jenny Ann Ferry - Open daily 8am-8pm. Ferry services have been operation in Augusta since April 2. 1798. Passengers are transported between Augusta and Boude's landing. located one mile west of Higginsport, Ohio, . . . — — Map (db m247470) HM
A rare example of a one-room schoolhouse. First through eighth grades, with about 25 children per year, were taught by one teacher. This schoolhouse was used until 1929. In Kentucky there were an estimated 6,752 one-room schoolhouses in 1901, and . . . — — Map (db m136270) HM
Walcott Covered Bridge This scenic bridge, also known as The White Bridge, is a 75-foot span over Locust Creek and has served Walcott community from 1824-1954. It is of King and Queen type, timber truss construction with hand-hewn joints and . . . — — Map (db m217818) HM
In summer of 1793 Indians crossed Ohio River, hid canoes at mouth of Holt’s Creek, site of Foster, and proceeded to Bourbon County to steal horses. Simon Kenton secured a small group to ambush them on their return. After lying concealed for four . . . — — Map (db m136268) HM
John Gregg Fee. Fee received degree from Augusta
College; went to Lane Theological
Seminary. Had spiritual experience
which began career as nationally
known and determined abolitionist.
A founder of Berea College who
wanted low-cost . . . — — Map (db m136344) HM
Many salt wells located in this area, left over from the last Ice Age. Salt making was an early business in Grant's Lick. John Grant was one of the owners, and the entire area is named for him. Mary (Boone) Bryan — sister to Col. Daniel Boone — is . . . — — Map (db m175100) HM
Ca. 1793, salt water found here by
Samuel Bryan, a nephew of Daniel
Boone. John Grant, another Boone
nephew, and Charles Morgan helped
him drill well, which supplied salt
to interior of Ky. This territory
was owned by John Grant and named
for . . . — — Map (db m175099) HM
Campbell County formed, 1794, of
parts of Mason, Scott and Harrison
Counties, Ky. by legislative act.
Named for Col. John Campbell, a
Revolutionary War officer, and a
Ky. pioneer and statesman. Boone,
Kenton, parts of Pendleton and
Bracken . . . — — Map (db m175093) HM
Born in Pa. in 1736, she was the
daughter of Squire & Sarah Morgan
Boone and younger sister of Daniel
Boone. Family moved to N.C. when
she was 14. There she met, and in
1755, married William Bryan. With
10 children, they migrated to Ky.
via . . . — — Map (db m175094) HM
For many years the tower and nave of this edifice have served as an historic feature of Bellevue. The Sacred Heart Church, built 1874, was first house of worship in this city. Present building, erected 1892-93, was originally called Herz Jesu . . . — — Map (db m175078) HM
Incorporated March 15, 1870, on part of original land grant to Gen. James Taylor, pioneer, for whose farm this city was named. A general in War of 1812, banker, and statesman, whose farm was an underground railroad station.
President of the first . . . — — Map (db m49115) HM
Established in 1875, the Covert Run Turnpike covered two miles from Newport through Bellevue, to Ft. Thomas. By 1916, the turnpike was part of 62 miles of private road in
Campbell County.
The replica toll arm commemorates the turnpike toll house . . . — — Map (db m217791) HM
In honor of
the Sixth Regiment
United States Infantry
(Eagle and shield bas-relief)
For glorious conduct in battle and
in memory
of the brave officers and men of that command
here named who gave their lives for their . . . — — Map (db m175086) WM
Ft. Thomas Army Post
Established by Congress, 1887. Constructed at cost of $3,500,000 on about 111 acres, jurisdiction of which was ceded to U. S. by Kentucky Legislature, 1888. Post was designated Ft. Thomas, 1890. First commander was Col. . . . — — Map (db m175085) HM
The oldest church congregation in Ft. Thomas. Began in the home of Wm. & Alice Taliaferro in 1830. In 1832, log structure was built for Sunday services & served as first school in the area during the week. 1850-52, frame church building was erected . . . — — Map (db m175082) HM
Site of his home, 1857 to 1881. Attorney-General of U.S., 1866-68. Resigned to become one of counsel for President Andrew Johnson in impeachment trial by U.S. Senate, 1868. Johnson reappointed him, but Senate refused to confirm. Resumed practice of . . . — — Map (db m175081) HM
“Outstanding soldier of the AEF,"
Gen. Pershing. “The first soldier
of America,” Marshal Foch. Given
Congressional Medal of Honor, the
French Croix de Guerre and Legion
of Honor. Alone he destroyed three
machine gun nests, . . . — — Map (db m135046) HM
Robert Percell “H-Bomb” Ferguson started his colorful Jump Blues career as pianist & Blues shouter the “Cobra Kid”, recording with Jack “The Bear” Parker's orchestra in early 1951. He became “H-Bomb” later that year when he joined Savoy Records and . . . — — Map (db m187604) HM
Brig. Gen. John T. Thompson, USA, inventor of Thompson submachine gun, was born here in 1860. A West Point graduate of 1882, he was early advocate of automatic weapons and improved many small arms. Awarded Distinguished Service Medal as Director of . . . — — Map (db m98032) HM
In 1865, with the Civil War ending, John Roebling was able to resume construction of his famous Suspension Bridge connecting Covington and Cincinnati. The top of the bridge pier on the Covington side immediately became a favorite place for . . . — — Map (db m174873) HM
Inspired by B.B. King and seeing Sam Cooke in his youth. Albert recorded on labels Duke, Peacock, Finch, VLM, Bluestown, Fraternity, Jewel, Iris & Eastbound. "You Gonna Miss Me" and "Ramble" in 1962 featured Big Ed Thompson, Sonny Watt & Tim . . . — — Map (db m248956) HM
James Smith brewed an English style beer in Newport as early as 1798. In the 1840s and 1850s German immigrants introduced the new style lager. Although several breweries operated in Newport after the Civil War, the one established by George . . . — — Map (db m174788) HM
As chairman of U.S. House Banking
and Currency Committee, Spence was
delegate to 44-nation Bretton Woods
(N. H.) Conference, 1944, to promote
fair commerce. This led to creating
the International Monetary Fund
and Bank, and Spence's . . . — — Map (db m175107) HM
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Taylor Keys and Henry Clarcom had just entered the
bridge from Covington on horseback. Keys later reported that as he fell his life flashed before him "like a map." But during the fall, he "slapped his hand on his . . . — — Map (db m174793) HM
(Obelisk)
Dedicated
to those
who served.
(small brass plaque)
Enclosed
in this stone
are the names
of the
men and women
of this community
who
served their country
during
the . . . — — Map (db m175077) WM
Cincinnati 1800
Twelve years after its founding, Cincinnati was still a rough village of mostly two-story log and frame houses with a population of 750. No real skyline yet existed — unless you count the steeple of First Presbyterian Church . . . — — Map (db m174863) HM
The early settlements in this area were protected by troops stationed directly across the river at Fort Washington in Cincinnati. Once the area was safe from the threat of Indian attack, Fort Washington was closed and a smaller military post, the . . . — — Map (db m174802) HM
Northern Kentucky's first doctor. Born in Oxfordshire, England on July 10, 1737. Graduate of Royal College of Physicians. Served at Quebec with Gen. James Wolfe. In 1765 settled in Virginia; personal physician to Patrick Henry. Chief Surgeon, 1775, . . . — — Map (db m175075) HM
Big Ed was influenced by country radio stars Grandpa Jones and Uncle Dave Macon on WCKY and blues on WZIP radio. He was a session guitarist for ABC Paramount, King and Victor recording studios and regularly featured in H-Bomb Ferguson & the Mad Lads . . . — — Map (db m248896) HM
A wide variety of flood control projects followed the disastrous flood of 1937. These included the flood walls begun in 1948 in Covington, Newport, Dayton and Bellevue.
The Newport flood wall was completed in 1951 at a cost of $7.8 million. . . . — — Map (db m174859) HM
Covington and Newport sit at the confluence of the Ohio and the Licking. Over the years the rivers have brought many benefits — natural beauty, trade, jobs. But they also have brought floods.
For generations citizens have accepted as . . . — — Map (db m174907) HM
General Philip Sheridan arrived in 1887 to find a new site for the military installation housed at the Newport Barracks. Record-setting floods in 1883 and 1884 had finally forced the decision to relocate to higher ground.
Northern Kentuckians . . . — — Map (db m174806) HM
Underground Railroad station. Mansion built by General Taylor, pioneer, banker, statesman. General in the War of 1812. Original house designed by H.B. Latrobe. Present house build, 1837. — — Map (db m135084) HM
In 1792 James Taylor sent his two sons, James and Hubbard, to Kentucky to assess 2,500 acres of land awarded him for service in the Revolutionary War. In 1793 the younger James was sent again with instructions to develop and expand those holdings. . . . — — Map (db m174741) HM
Built three blocks east in 1859 by Swift's Iron and Steel Works. As rebuilt in 1869, it was 65 feet high, with a maximum diameter inside of 16 feet. Its annual capacity was 17,000 tons of iron, using Connellsville coke as fuel. Iron mostly converted . . . — — Map (db m49114) HM
Before pioneer families settled Kentucky and Ohio, Native Americans followed the Licking River to the grasslands of central Kentucky to hunt abundant buffalo and deer. The early settlers probably named the river for the many salt licks nestled in . . . — — Map (db m174777) HM
Kentuckians crossed here Aug. 1812 marching to relieve Gen. Hull at Detroit. Took Frenchtown (Monroe) Jan. 18, 1813. Four days later all but 30 were killed or captured. Other Kentuckians gathered here Aug. 31, 1813. Led by Gov. Shelby these men . . . — — Map (db m175074) HM
The Newport Barracks dominated the Northern Kentucky riverfront in the 19th Century. In 1803 Newport founder James Taylor convinced his cousin James Madison, the Secretary of State, to lobby President Thomas Jefferson to locate the military post in . . . — — Map (db m174781) HM
An early army post, built in 1804,
at junction of Licking and
Ohio
Rivers. In War of 1812 used as a
military prison. Kentucky troops
assembled here for the Canadian
invasion, 1813. Used for training
volunteers during Mexican-American
War. . . . — — Map (db m228719) HM
Northern Kentucky University began as an
extension center of University of
Kentucky, 1948. It became community
college, 1962, and by 1976 was a
state university. It moved here
from Covington in 1972. The 300-acre NKU campus is part of . . . — — Map (db m135013) HM
1847 German Methodistism was started in Newport, Ky.
1848 Newport Mission Organized by Mr. Peter Becker
1854 Brick Structure Erected on Seventh and Orchard Streets
1882 Existing Structure Erected at 8th and York . . . — — Map (db m175102) HM
Cincinnati 1910
Skyscrapers built along Fourth Street during the first decade of the 20th century transformed Cincinnati — and its skyline. Photo courtesy of the Cincinnati Historical Society
[Photograph] . . . — — Map (db m174879) HM
In 1870, the Newport City Council purchased property for a school for African Americans, and three years later a frame house was constructed. Elizabeth Hudson was appointed first African American teacher at salary of $35 per month. Two major . . . — — Map (db m135078) HM
For a century and a quarter, a St. Paul's Episcopal Church has stood on this corner. Since 1871, the bell in the towering spire atop this native stone church has rung for services. Here worshipped Gen. James Taylor, War of 1812; Henry Stanbery, who . . . — — Map (db m175076) HM
By the mid-19th Century Newport emerged as a center of Kentucky's thriving iron and steel industry. In 1850 the Licking Rolling Mill employed 120 workers and annually transformed over 3,000 tons of pig iron into finished product.
In 1891 Joseph . . . — — Map (db m174797) HM
Cincinnati was threatened by full-scale Confederate attack only once during the Civil War. On August 29, 1862, a Confederate army under General Kirby Smith defeated a poorly trained Union force at Richmond, Kentucky. Three days later Lexington fell . . . — — Map (db m174804) HM
Proudly sponsored by the law firm of Cors & Bassett in celebration of our 75th Anniversary of crossing legal bridges on behalf of our valued clients:
August 2004
It's old, we're telling you o-l-d. Originally built in 1872, the former L . . . — — Map (db m270516) HM
The Dan Beard Riverwalk Trail takes you through two states, three cities and across two unique bridges that cross one of America's major rivers, the Ohio River. The Riverwalk leads you across the Ohio River to Newport, across the Licking River to . . . — — Map (db m174794) HM
Said to have been first white woman in Kentucky. Captured by Indians in Virginia, July 1755, and taken to Ohio. Later she escaped a salt-making party at Big Bone Lick and made her way across the Kentucky wilderness back to Virginia. — — Map (db m135043) HM
Site of Beverly Hills Supper Club, popular night spot from 1930s—70s. Burnt May 28, 1977 killing 165.
Third worst nightclub fire in US;
changed building-code enforcement.
First disaster case tried as class
action suit, merging 300 . . . — — Map (db m134541) HM
Brent Spence, a Newport native, attorney, banker and
Democratic Congressman, was one of the oldest members to serve in the House of Representatives. During his
tenure, Spence chaired the U.S. House Banking and Currency Committee, and he helped to . . . — — Map (db m280394) HM
George Hodge was born in Fleming County, KY and attended the U.S. Naval
Academy. He was promoted to lieutenant but resigned his commission to
become an attorney and a member of the Kentucky State legislature. He
joined the Confederate Army as a . . . — — Map (db m281047) HM
Albert S. Berry was Newport mayor
prior to serving in Congress, 1893-
1901. Later became circuit judge.
Brent Spence, lawyer & banker prior
to serving in Congress, 1931-1963.
George Baird Hodge elected to CSA
Congress, 1862. Served area . . . — — Map (db m175108) HM
David Leitch was born in Glasgow, Scotland, immigrated to America at an early age,
and served in the Colonial militia during the Revolutionary War where he attained
the rank of major. After the war he purchased 33,000 acres in the Campbell
County . . . — — Map (db m281051) HM
(right side)
Sacred to the memory of Major David Leitch, who was born at Glasgow in Scotland, Sept. 11th A.D. 1753. At an early age he emigrated to America with an elder brother and settled at Richmond, Virginia. A brave and . . . — — Map (db m281054) HM
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