On Paris Pike (U.S. 27), on the left when traveling south.
(Front):1st Battle of CynthianaDuring CSA Col. John H. Morgan’s 1st KY Raid, on July 17, 1862, 875 CSA hit town via the Georgetown Pike. 350 US troops & Home Guard defended town from houses. Morgan attacked across Licking River and . . . — — Map (db m35858) HM
Near Court Street (U.S. 27) south of West Pleasant Street, on the left when traveling south.
[Bench back]
When Americans lend a hand to another,
nothing is impossible.
We are not about what happened on 9/11.
We are about what happened on 9/12.
[Bench seat]
09-11-2001
We will never forget
343 firefighters • 72 . . . — — Map (db m218093) HM
On Paris Pike (U.S. 27) 0.2 miles west of McIlvain Blvd., on the left when traveling south.
Dr. James A. Henshall, 1836-1925, author Book of the Black Bass and others, brought fame to Kentucky's South Licking, Elkhorn, and Stoner streams. He came here to practice medicine. During Civil War treated wounds for US and Confederate men. . . . — — Map (db m35859) HM
On Williamstown Road (Kentucky Route 36) at A Keller Dam Road, on the right when traveling north on Williamstown Road.
After capturing Cynthiana early June 11, 1864, CSA Gen. John H. Morgan attacked Union Gen. Edward H. Hobson at Keller’s Bridge on the Kentucky Central Railroad. The 171st Ohio Infantry, with 600 “100-days men,” arrived at dawn by rail from . . . — — Map (db m218053) HM
On South Main Street (U.S. 27), on the right when traveling south. Reported damaged.
Rebel Raider John Hunt Morgan's two famous Kentucky raids in 1862 and 1864 included significant engagements with Union forces at Cynthiana. Morgan's mission was to destroy railroad facilities, disrupt communications, acquire supplies, recruit, . . . — — Map (db m218101) HM
On South Main Street (Courthouse Access Parking) north of Pike Street.
For Colonel Benjamin Harrison, who came to area, 1776. Served as Col. in Revolution from Penn. He was a member, 1787 and 1788 Kentucky Conventions, 1792 Constitutional Convention at Danville. Elected to Kentucky Legislature in 1793. County formed . . . — — Map (db m67683) HM
Near East Pike Street (Kentucky Route 32) at Confederate Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Erected
May 27, 1869
by the
Cynthiana Confederate
Memorial Association
in memory of
the Confederate dead who
fell in defense of
constitutional liberty
Their names shall never be forgot
while fame her record keeps,
and glory . . . — — Map (db m172625) WM
On Paris Pike (U.S. 27), on the right when traveling south.
Native of Cynthiana. Walter E. Scott (Death Valley Scotty), gold prospector, whose fabulous tales of Death Valley, Calif., lost gold mines fooled investors. Stories supported by $3,000,000 castle in desert provided by millionaire of Chicago, who . . . — — Map (db m36088) HM
On Main Street at Pike Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
DD43, 1913-1935
DD372, 1935-1947
This bell is dedicated to all those killed in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Dec. 7, 1941.
USS Cassin, DD43, was torpedoed in WWI.
USS Cassin, DD372, was bombed and burned at Pearl Harbor, . . . — — Map (db m67686) WM
On West Penn Street at County Road 1004, on the right when traveling west on West Penn Street.
School named for Benjamin Banneker
Principals were
W. E. Newsom
E. O. David
Consolidated with
Harrison County School System 1963 — — Map (db m218105) HM
On South Main Street (U.S. 62) at Pike Street (Kentucky Route 32), on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
Harrison County Courthouse
Cynthiana, Ky 41031
Court Square given to county by Robert Harrison 1792
Third and present courthouse erected 1853
Original contractor, John Huddleston
Clock and bell added 1856
North and south wings . . . — — Map (db m172592) HM
On East Pike Street (Kentucky Route 32) at Confederate Dr., on the right when traveling east on East Pike Street.
Dedicated to all men and women from Harrison County who served in all branches of the military service on behalf of our country
Distinguished gallantry and valor above and beyond the call of duty
Once in our lives
Forever in our hearts . . . — — Map (db m172600) WM
On South Main Street (U.S. 27), on the right when traveling south.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
March 1962 – January 1973
“The noblest of mankind …
those who offered and gave
their lives for their country.”
Clifton Frederick, Jr. Sept. 5, 1930 - Jan. 22, 1967 Army SP6
David Glenn . . . — — Map (db m218100) WM
On South Main Street (U.S. 27) south of West Pleasant Street (Kentucky Route 36), on the right when traveling south.
In memory of
our heroic dead
World War II
Edward R. Dearing • Carl W. Whitson • Robert C. Luke • Edgar E. Anness • Hillard C. Mullin • James E. Rees • Benjamin R. Whiteker • Jerry Walsh • John W. Monson • Stanley R. Justice • Martin L. . . . — — Map (db m218098) WM
On North Main Street (Kentucky Route 36) at Pike Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
Those who gave their lives to stop the advance of Communism
Korean Service Medal
This memorial is dedicated to those from Harrison County who served with honor and valor to preserve the cause of freedom and halted aggression against the . . . — — Map (db m172025) WM
On Carl Stevens Road (Kentucky Route 1743) 1 mile south of Poindexter Road, on the left when traveling south.
Lindsey Cemetery Located one-half mile east, this pioneer cemetery is the burial place of settlers, among them four Revolutionary War veterans, Rangers of the Frontiers, 1778-83: Capt. Thomas Moore, Capt. William Moore, Lt. David Lindsey, John . . . — — Map (db m218052) HM
On Court Street at McKnight Alley, on the right when traveling north on Court Street.
On September 11, 2001, there were a series of four coordinated suicide attacks by al-Qaeda upon the United States of America. On that morning, 19 al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four commercial passenger jet airliners.
The hijackers intentionally . . . — — Map (db m218096) HM
On South Main Street (U.S. 27), on the right when traveling south.
North United States 200th anniversary time capsule buried in 1976 contains histories of families, places and businesses of Harrison County to be opened in 50 years on July 4, 2026.
South Harrison County's 175th anniversary history capsule . . . — — Map (db m218104) HM
On Court Street at McKnight Alley, on the left when traveling north on Court Street.
Oldest house in Cynthiana, built 1790. Young Henry Clay practiced law here, 1806. In 1817, city's first newspaper, the Guardian of Liberty was printed by Adam Keenan, assisted by H. H. Kavanaugh, later a noted Bishop, and Dudley Mann, who . . . — — Map (db m84384) HM
On Paris Pike (U.S. 27) at New Lair Road (State Route 982), on the right when traveling north on Paris Pike.
Settled by John Hinkston 1775. Abandoned 1776. Rebuilt by Isaac Ruddle 1779. Destroyed by British and Indians under Captain Henry Bird 1780. Hinkston later settled opposite this site. — — Map (db m84385) HM
On Business U.S. 27 at U.S. 27, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 27Business .
CSA Gen. John H. Morgan's Cavalry on first Kentucky raid defeated USA here, July 17, 1862. Burned railroad depot and Union stores. June 11, 1864, Morgan again took area. Next day reinforced USA defeated CSA who retreated to Virginia. Gen. Henry . . . — — Map (db m218121) HM
On North Main Street north of Pearl Street, on the right when traveling north.
Only burial ground in Cynthiana from 1793 to 1868. Located on four acres deeded to the city by Robert Harrison, owner of land on which Cynthiana founded. Samuel January, first Mayor, and other prominent early citizens buried here. First school in . . . — — Map (db m67681) HM
On Oddville Avenue (U.S. 62) at County Road 1032A, on the left when traveling west on Oddville Avenue.
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 m218050) HM
