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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
(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 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
(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
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
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 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
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
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
General Joseph H. Lewis, commander of the famous Orphan Brigade, is buried just down the hill from Fort Williams. The Orphan Brigade was composed of the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th and 9th Kentucky Infantry regiments along with two batteries of . . . — — Map (db m274984) HM
The Glasgow Municipal Cemetery is situated on what was originally farmland on the outskirts of town, owned by the Depp and Lynn families. This cemetery is Glagow's third public burying ground. Glasgow's first graveyard was located behind the First . . . — — Map (db m71563) HM
Federalized Jan. 6, 1941 as Battery B, 106th A.A. BN.
Sailed for Europe April 30, 1942.
Fought in 8 campaigns–Algeria-French Morocco, Tunisia, Sicily, Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, Southern France, Rhineland and Central Europe.
Captain . . . — — Map (db m88119) HM WM
Henry Clay Morrison
Famed Methodist preacher & pioneer of the Holiness movement. He came to Barren Co. at age 2 & was raised by his grandparents near here. He became one of nations premiere evangelists and was editor of the Pentecostal Herald . . . — — Map (db m143080) HM
(Side One)
Home of Arthur Krock
Called dean of Washington newsmen, Glasgows native son (1886-1974) grew up here with his grandparents, Emmanuel and Henrietta Morris. He began his career in journalism with the Louisville . . . — — Map (db m87980) HM
Preston H. Leslie, born Ky., 1819. Died Montana, 1907. Completed term of Gov. John Stevenson from Feb. to Sept., 1871, when elected 27th Governor of Kentucky. Known for his sound judgment of State affairs and meeting the needs of growing population . . . — — Map (db m87981) HM
Henry Skaggs and two companions trapping beaver, winter 1770-71, were probably first white men in this area. Named Long Hunters due to long period away from home in the East. Came through Cumberland Gap, 1769, in party led by James Knox. Skaggs . . . — — Map (db m87978) HM
Born in Hiseville (Barren Co.). Graduate of Kentucky State Univ.; later member of Board of Regents. Also studied at Indiana Univ. and Peabody Coll. As principal of Ralph J. Bunche School, Twyman led its merger with Glasgow High School to achieve . . . — — Map (db m82469) HM
As Morgans command was marching out of Alexandria, Tennessee en route to Muldraugh Hill, a battalion of the 2nd Michigan Cavalry was ordered from Gallatin, Tennessee to Munfordville. The two forces met at Glasgow, Kentucky on Christmas Eve, 1862. . . . — — Map (db m88035) HM
The first female public official in Barren Co., she was elected in 1913, seven years before women were allowed to vote. She was Barren Co. schools superintendent from 1914-1917. Instrumental in unifying local schools to create countys first . . . — — Map (db m88116) HM
Upon this marker appear the names of those Barren Countians, who through the misfortunes of war, fell into the hands of the enemy. Sometimes unwillingly
abandoned by their country; they were abused, starved, and exposed to unspeakable cruelties, . . . — — Map (db m270054) WM
Prized by frontiersmen, now rare collectors' items; they were made by three Settle generations in Barren County. Starting in 1800, William made flintlocks at Rocky Hill. A son, Felix, had shops in Glasgow, Roseville. Felix's sons, Simon and Willis, . . . — — Map (db m143078) HM
This Glasgow native was the first African American woman to earn a pilots license in the U.S., 1937. That year, she also earned masters degree from Northwestern Univ. She was first African American officer in Civil Air Patrol (1941) & first . . . — — Map (db m88118) HM
Civil Wars first Kentucky Federal death, Oct. 10, 1861, 4 miles east. A Union company slipped through the graveyard at night to arrest C.B. Hutcherson, a local Southern sympathizer. Ten poorly equipped recruits from CSA camp of Gen. Joseph Lewis, . . . — — Map (db m97001) HM
On CSA invasion of Kentucky, resulting in battle of Perryville, Gen. Leonidas Polks wing moved thru here, Sept. 16, 1862, to attack USA troops at Munfordville.
Two of Kentucky raids by CSA Gen. John Hunt Morgans cavalry routed thru here, . . . — — Map (db m79208) HM
Erected by Wm. Bell, 1830. Stage stop for his lines that brought visitors to Mammoth Cave when first promoted. Famed in U.S. and Europe for elite patrons, cuisine and magic peach and honey brandy for Joy before the journeys end, until it burned . . . — — Map (db m96715) HM
A trip on the Mammoth Cave Railroad wasnt comfortable, and it wasnt posh. It was a means to an end, a destination most of its passengers anticipated with a mixture of excitement and foreboding — the caves.
They came by the . . . — — Map (db m96714) HM
On July 14, 1859, a slave was lowered into a pit discovered on the farm of Jesse Coats. He saw glistening calcite crystals that he thought were diamonds. The first public tour was made by a wedding party on August 19, 1859. Guidebooks were written . . . — — Map (db m96712) HM
Nolin River Lake is a multipurpose flood control project operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Any run-off which falls in Nolin Lakes 703 square mile watershed will eventually flow through the dans conduit and into Nolin River below the . . . — — Map (db m233348) HM
"All of this offers
exceptional opportunity
for developimg a great
national recreational
park of outstanding
service in the very
heart of our nation's
densest population."
Southern Applachian National Parks Commission
The . . . — — Map (db m107607) HM
Established 1828 and named for Jacob Brown, Commanding General of the United States Army, 1821 until death, 1828, age 53 years. Defended New York state frontier against British in War of 1812, engaging them at Ogdensburg, Sackett's Harbor, Chippewa, . . . — — Map (db m233314) HM
Brig. Gen. T. C. Hindman's force, reconnoitering to protect Bowling Green portion of CSA defense line, approached Brownsville on Nov. 20, 1861. They skirmished here with the Union cavalry Col. James S. Jackson, posted at Leitchfield. The Union loss . . . — — Map (db m171802) HM
For Capt. John Edmonson, b. 1764, Va. In War of Revolution a private in company led by father. Battle of King's Mountain, 1782. Came to Ky., 1790. In War of 1812, raised rifle company in Fayette County. Killed at Battle of River Raisin, Jan. 22, . . . — — Map (db m170838) HM
In Honor of Edmonson County Veterans Who Gave Their Lives for Their Country
World War I
Deaths ~ World War I
Edmonson County
April 6, 1917 through
November 11, 1918
Athel Cummings Estill Durbin Elzie French Loren . . . — — Map (db m233343) WM
This is the only natural entrance to
Mammoth Cave. Over 2,000 years ago
Indians used this opening for shelter,
for burials, and as an avenue to farther
reaches of the cave. According to legend,
the entrance was "discovered” in 1799 . . . — — Map (db m171793) HM
Sgt. Sanders received the Distinguished Service Cross and the French Croix de Guerre with gilt star for bravery in the battle for Hill 204 in the Aisne-Marne Defensive, and other major campaigns in WWI. Following WWI, Pleas served as Edmonson Co. . . . — — Map (db m233344) WM
U. S. Senator from Kentucky, March 1931 until his death Oct. 1939. Born, 1875, on this farm, attended Brownsville schools. Admitted to bar, 1896, practiced here. State Attorney General, 1916-17. Judge Ky. Court of Appeals, 1927-1930. Grand Sire of . . . — — Map (db m171807) HM
During the first 50 years of Mammoth Cave tourism, much of Kentucky was considered the American West. The road leading to Mammoth Cave was sometimes as rugged as the primitive trails within it. In 1859, the Louisville and Nashville Railroad was . . . — — Map (db m79295) HM
Chalybeate Springs
Discovered by Dr. William Ford in
the early 1800s, the springs were
famous for their supposed healing
powers. The Chalybeate Springs
Hotel provided dancing, dining
horse racing, golf, tennis, and
fox hunting. Andrew . . . — — Map (db m171223) HM
Bituminous sandstone, better known as rock asphalt, composed of silica sand that is saturated with oil. Chief deposits in Ky. were found in Edmonson Co. along the Nolin River. Primarily used in road construction, it could be applied without heating . . . — — Map (db m170857) HM
Nolin Furnace Also called Baker Furnace after its
ironmaster, John H. Baker,
was built in 1848, a mile north,
by Craddock &. Co. The top of the
stone stack, about 40 ft high
originally, is still visible when
water in the Nolin Reservoir . . . — — Map (db m171787) HM
In 1839 African American slaves Stephen Bishop (buried here), Mat Bransford, and Nicholas Bransford, came to Mammoth Cave to work as cave guides. Cave visitors from around the world extolled their exploits as guides and cave explorers. The guides . . . — — Map (db m233234) HM
Life in the Joppa Ridge area centered on community, and its heart was often the Church. Memories were made at weddings, revivals and funerals. Members were empowered by congregational support, and that support was relied upon from generation to . . . — — Map (db m233318) HM
The Mammoth Cave Railroad Company used four 04-2T-type dummy engines to pull cars along its branch line. Steam engines work by burning fuel to heat water to produce steam under high pressure.
The pressurized steam is then channeled through a . . . — — Map (db m79296) HM
Although the house is gone, the stone hearth remains – a silent reminder of the home that once stood here. It is not difficult to imagine a family enjoying the warmth of their fire as the steam engine of the Mammoth Cave Railroad rattled . . . — — Map (db m79294) HM
Prehistoric people were the first to stand beneath this forest canopy and feel the chilly breath coming from a black, gaping hole in the ground.
Local tradition has it that, in the late 1790s, a young pioneer chased a wounded bear into the same . . . — — Map (db m252623) HM
The Mammoth Cave Railroad didnt wind through wilderness – once families, communities, and congregations called these hills home. An abandoned chimney, a foundation stone, or even a line of daffodils may mark an old homeplace. Among the most . . . — — Map (db m79292) HM
Through the collective recognition of the community of nations expressed within the principles of the convention concerning protection of the world cultural and natural heritage Mammoth Cave National Park has been designated a World Heritage . . . — — Map (db m154996) HM
Long before the establishment of Mammoth Cave National Park, the town of Glasgow Junction, now Park City, cooperated with the private owners of Mammoth Cave and other caves in the area in sharing this region with travelers. They were connected by . . . — — Map (db m154965) HM
The Nolin River is named for the early American explorer and Kentucky militia member Benjamin Lynn. Serving under George Rogers Clark during the Revolutionary War, Lynn traveled to Illinois to spy on the British and Indian forces, and also played a . . . — — Map (db m233349) HM
This cemetery, known as 'Old Guide's Cemetery,"
probably began as a slave cemetery. Others buried
here were early visitors to Mammoth Cave. They
share this resting place with cave guide Stephen
Bishop, who died in 1857 and is the only known . . . — — Map (db m252515) HM
The Green River linked the nineteenth-century Mammoth Cave community to the rest of the world. Kentucky pioneers found it less expensive and more efficient to transport large loads by Green River than by horse and wagon over rough overland roads. . . . — — Map (db m233237) HM
He laid the foundation of the National Park Service, defining and establishing the policies under which its areas shall be developed and conserved unimpaired for future generations. There will never come an end to the good that he has done. — — Map (db m71150) HM
As you look out across this valley, you stand at the very western reach of central Appalachia. If you continue west beyond this county, you leave behind a vast region of distinct natural and cultural flavor.
Spanish explorers in 1548 gave . . . — — Map (db m285820) HM
Along this stretch of the Mammoth Cave Railroad, passengers looking out their small passenger coach were greeted with views of open fields. Then, the route of the Mammoth Cave Railroad was not through the forest, but through rural farmland.
For . . . — — Map (db m79298) HM
Veterans groups set the American Legion Monument and the American War Mothers Monument at this spot in the 1920s to commemorate the dead of World War I, a war whose violence, brutality and carnage stunned the world. People called the war The Great . . . — — Map (db m233312) HM
You stand at the head of forested Doyel Valley. It has not always looked this way.
Native Americans traveled this way through old-growth forest of oak, hickory and other trees. European settlers found an ancient woodland thick with the bark . . . — — Map (db m285712) HM
Most of Mammoth Cave National Parks landscape is an upland plateau dissected by deep, dry valleys. Here, Doyle Valley posed a significant challenge to the Mammoth Cave Railroad.
In 1886 a trestle leveled the grade. Today the park roadway is . . . — — Map (db m79297) HM
Turnhole Bend Spring, 75 feet below, is the third largest spring in Kentucky, draining 345km2 of the surrounding region into Green River. Water flow can range from 100 to 6,000 gallons per second. Much of this water originates from a large area . . . — — Map (db m285845) HM
Here along the Mammoth Cave Railroad and at the junction of two country roads, John Newton “Newt” France operated a country store in the 1920s. Here also starting in 1922 automobile travelers would have to make a choice. The main county . . . — — Map (db m79293) HM
John Swadden Sanders and brothers Joseph, Joshua, and Samuel were among earliest settlers of Forks region, between Nolin and Green Rivers. Sanders family first came to Ky., 1779. John later settled in present-day Edmonson Co., ca. 1804; buried at . . . — — Map (db m233315) HM
One mile west is an archaeological site located about 200 yards southeast of Federal style house built in early 1800s. Variety of stone implements found on this five-acre site indicates long span of occupation. There is evidence of hunting, stone . . . — — Map (db m233316) HM
In 1788, William Smuthers, Gilbert LeClerc and his wife, pioneers, were on their way to settle the land they bought, which later became the site of Munfordville. The men were killed by Indians, about 4 mi. SE of here. The deed taken as part of the . . . — — Map (db m39936) HM
The Louisville & Nashville RR, completed in 1859 and running north and south, was used by both Union & Confederate armies. Bridge spans on the line were particularly targeted by raiders. The L&N bridge crossing Bacon Creek was destroyed several . . . — — Map (db m174379) HM
The L & N R.R. bridge near here, a main USA supply line between Louisville and Bowling Green, was destroyed by Confederate troops in late 1861. Before repairs were complete, Morgan's Raiders burned it Dec. 5, 1861. This act brought Morgan's daring . . . — — Map (db m38507) HM
The unlucky L&N Railroad trestle over Bacon Creek received harsh treatment at the hands of Confederate raider John Hunt Morgan not once, but twice during the Civil War. The first destruction, in August 1861, was the first of many attacks Morgan . . . — — Map (db m39938) HM
Sergeant Joseph Timberlake, born in Va., 1752: buried here, 1841. Revolutionary soldier. One of the members of General Washington's body guard. All were chosen as being "sober, young, active and well built, men of good character that possess pride . . . — — Map (db m182935) HM
Discovered 1799 by Martha A. Woodson on land granted by the first Congress to Colonel Charles A. Woodson as a part of the Lands South of Green River, reserved for Veterans of the American Revolutionary War.
Kentucky Caverns served as a source . . . — — Map (db m201441) HM
Shot down a lead plane of first invading flight of the Korean War, June 27, 1950. Four of enemy's nine fighter planes destroyed. Lt. Moran was killed in action 40 days later, Aug. 7, 1950. Member of the 58th Fighter (AW) Squadron. Born in Horse Cave . . . — — Map (db m41475) HM
Politician and outstanding orator who came to Barren Co. at an early age. He was born in Virginia in 1795, and is buried near here. A surveyor and teacher, who for many years represented Barren Co. in the Kentucky Legislature. Town of Hardyville in . . . — — Map (db m244677) HM
Unknown
Soldier C.S.A.
Was a Member
Of Gen.
Clay Anderson
Division
11th Louisiana
Killed
Sept. 9, 1862
Erected 1934
by
Sam Lively — — Map (db m96729) HM WM
Two miles east on Lynn Camp Creek John Courts built, 1811-12, first commercial gunpowder mill in the State of Kentucky. Located near two large springs that furnished power to grind the charcoal made on site. Mixed with saltpeter and sulphur, finer . . . — — Map (db m96818) HM
Built in 1816, first iron furnace in western half of Kentucky. Salt and iron sought by early settlers. Charles Wilkins, Ruggles Whiting, and Jacob Holderman were partners in this furnace until 1826, when Holderman became the sole owner. Property . . . — — Map (db m96819) HM
Internationally known saxophonist, Homer Louis "Boots" Randolph attended the old Munfordville High School on this site from 1942-1944. While here he played guitar and trombone. Randolph started playing saxophone as a high school senior in . . . — — Map (db m40027) HM
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