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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Shelby County, Kentucky
Adjacent to Shelby County, Kentucky
▶ Anderson County (6) ▶ Franklin County (76) ▶ Henry County (6) ▶ Jefferson County (95) ▶ Oldham County (15) ▶ Spencer County (8)
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GEOGRAPHIC SORT
| On Taylorsville Road (Kentucky Route 55) at Brunerstown Road, on the left when traveling north on Taylorsville Road. |
| | Benj. Logan~~Pioneer
In French and Indian, Dunmore's, Revolutionary Wars. In 1775 came to Kentucky with Boone, Henderson. Separated at Hazel Patch. Built Logan's Fort (St. Asaph's), 1776. In Virginia Assembly, 1781-87; Ky. conventions to . . . — — Map (db m136853) HM |
| On Washington Street (Business Kentucky Route 55) at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street. |
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Birthplace of Governor Augustus Owsley Stanley
A. O. Stanley, Governor of Ky. from 1915-19, was born May 21, 1867, in Shelbyville and lived in this house as a child. The son of Rev. Wm. and Amanda Owsley Stanley, he was school principal . . . — — Map (db m136869) HM |
| On Main Street (Kentucky Route 53) at 5th Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. |
| | . . . — — Map (db m137303) HM |
| On Main Street east of 6th Street, on the left when traveling east. |
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Lewis and Clark in Kentucky 1806 Return of Expedition
Meriwether Lewis & William Clark, leaders of the 1803-06 journey to the Pacific, visited Shelbyville several times. In Nov. 1806, on the Expedition's return, Lewis arrived with . . . — — Map (db m136887) HM |
| On Washington Street (Business Kentucky Route 55) at 6th Street, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street. |
| | For 114 continuous years, an outstanding school for girls. Directed by the founder 54 years then by one family 60 years, it ranked among nation's foremost college preparatory schools.
Principals
Mrs. Julia A. Tevis 1825-1879
W. T. . . . — — Map (db m136854) HM |
| Near 5th Street south of Main Street (Kentucky Route 53), on the right when traveling south. |
| | This tablet is dedicated
in memory of the boys of Shelby County who gave
their lives and were wounded in the World War.
Those Who Gave Their Lives
{List of names}
Those Who Were Wounded . . . — — Map (db m137633) WM |
| On Main Street (U.S. 60) at 5th Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. |
| | Formed from a part of Jefferson County, it was the third created after Kentucky became a state. Named in honor of Isaac Shelby, 1750-1826, first Kentucky governor, 1792-96; elected again 1812-16. In the Revolutionary War, Indian campaigns, and War . . . — — Map (db m136872) HM |
| On Main Street (U.S. 60) at 5th Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. |
| | "Painted Stone" 2½ miles north on Eminence Road, thence, ½ mile west to site on Clear Creek. For nearly 2 years, only large station on the Wilderness Road, between Harrodstown and the Falls of the Ohio River. Ground plan found among papers . . . — — Map (db m136884) HM |
| On Main Street (U.S. 60) at 6th Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. |
| | Established in 1859 by George A. Armstrong and was known for its good food and lodgings. Guerrilla leader Ed Terrell stopped here briefly, May 26, 1866. Attempting to escape, he was mortally wounded nearby. Brigadier General Henry H. Denhardt was . . . — — Map (db m136871) HM |
| On Main Street (U.S. 60) at 5th Street on Main Street. |
| | The Blockhouse
Built in 1858 by townspeople for civil defense against guerrillas. Located in middle of intersection. Measured 12 by 18 feet with loopholes on all sides. Manned by townsmen when alarm sounded. Several encounters with gangs . . . — — Map (db m136885) HM |
| On Shelbyville Road (U.S. 60) at Webb Road, on the right when traveling east on Shelbyville Road. |
| | "Horrible Massacre"
On January 25, 1865, Co. E. 5th United States Colored Calvary (USCC) attacked by Confederate guerillas while driving herd of 900 cattle to Louisville. About 22 men killed and at least eight severely wounded. Based at Camp . . . — — Map (db m136842) HM |
| On Shelbyville Road (U.S. 60) at Whitney Young, on the right when traveling east on Shelbyville Road. |
| | Founded by Berea College trustees with Pres. Frost main fundraiser. This occurred after Day Law (1904) stopped coeducation of whites and blacks. In 1909, Berea board bought three farms totaling 444 acres for a school. Lincoln Institute opened to 85 . . . — — Map (db m136845) HM |
| On Shelbyville Road (U.S. 60) west of Buck Creek Road (Route 1848), on the right when traveling west. |
| | This structure on Midland Trail has been a tavern, stagecoach inn, and home since built in early 1800s. Erected from stone quarried nearby. Oldest stone residence in Shelby County still standing and occupied. Operated as early tavern; among its . . . — — Map (db m136852) HM |
| On I-64, on the right when traveling east. |
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Entered political service in 1949 when she was elected to the Kentucky state legislature. For the next 34 years, Stovall served Kentucky in a variety of elected & appointed positions, including secretary of state, state treasurer, . . . — — Map (db m75072) HM |
| On Shelbyville Road (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling east. |
| | Civil rights leader born here. Son of distinguished educator, Dr. Whitney M. Young, Sr. Served in US Army, World War II. Graduated Ky. State College, 1941; U. of Minn., 1947. Director of Urban Leagues in Minn. and Neb., 1947-53. Dean of School of . . . — — Map (db m136849) HM |
| On Frankfort Road (U.S. 60) at Graefenburg Road (State Route 1472), on the right when traveling east on Frankfort Road. |
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Lewis and Clark in Kentucky
William Clark, coleader of the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition to the Pacific, spent the night of October 28, 1809, at John Shannon's Tavern near present Graefenburg. That day he read that Lewis, his . . . — — Map (db m136897) HM |
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