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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Wayne County, Kentucky

 
Clickable Map of Wayne County, Kentucky and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Wayne County, KY (20) Clinton County, KY (6) McCreary County, KY (8) Pulaski County, KY (54) Russell County, KY (6) Pickett County, TN (3) Scott County, TN (5)  WayneCounty(20) Wayne County (20)  ClintonCounty(6) Clinton County (6)  McCrearyCounty(8) McCreary County (8)  PulaskiCounty(54) Pulaski County (54)  RussellCounty(6) Russell County (6)  PickettCountyTennessee(3) Pickett County (3)  ScottCounty(5) Scott County (5)
Monticello is the county seat for Wayne County
Adjacent to Wayne County, Kentucky
      Clinton County (6)  
      McCreary County (8)  
      Pulaski County (54)  
      Russell County (6)  
      Pickett County, Tennessee (3)  
      Scott County, Tennessee (5)  
 
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1 Kentucky, Wayne County, Mill Springs — Home, Headquarters, HospitalMill Springs Battlefield — National Historic Landmark —
On Kentucky Route 1275 at Old Mill Springs Road, on the right when traveling west on State Route 1275.
The Brown-Lanier House in the Civil War In late 1861 and early 1862, Union and Confederate armies occupied this area as they vied for control of Kentucky. This house, then owned by Thompson Brown, served at various times as a headquarters for . . . Map (db m137065) HM
2 Kentucky, Wayne County, Mill Springs — 75 — Mill Springs
On Kentucky Route 1275 at Mill Springs - Gap of the Ridge Road, on the left when traveling west on State Route 1275.
Near here, January 19, 1862, 4,000 Confederate troops were engaged and defeated by 12,000 Federalists. The Southern leader, General Felix Zollicoffer, was killed in the action. The historic old mill was built in 1840.Map (db m69879) HM
3 Kentucky, Wayne County, Mill Springs — Mill Springs and the Civil WarMill Springs Battlefield — National Historic Landmark —
On Kentucky Route 1275 at Mill Springs Battlefield Road, on the right when traveling west on State Route 1275.
An Oasis for Zollicoffer's Army In November 1861, Confederate General Felix Zollicoffer ordered captains Thomas Estill and Victor Von Sheliha to find a base camp on the Cumberland River. They chose Mill Springs, which had abundant food, . . . Map (db m137058) HM
4 Kentucky, Wayne County, Mill Springs — The Battle of Mill SpringsMill Springs Battlefield
On Kentucky Route 1275 at Old Mill Springs Road, on the right when traveling west on State Route 1275.
The Confederates Take the Offensive The Confederates had been in Mill Springs less than a month when two Union armies began moving on their position. Most of the Confederate army was well-positioned across the river at Beech Grove. The . . . Map (db m156152) HM
5 Kentucky, Wayne County, Mill Springs — The Cumberland RiverMill Springs Battlefield — National Historic Landmark —
Near Kentucky Route 1275 at Old Mill Springs Road, on the right when traveling west.
The Cumberland River has fueled the economy of this region for thousands of years. An Avenue of Commerce Native Americans hunted deer and turkey here, and harvested the river's mussels and fish. Benjamin Price, who came to this area in . . . Map (db m137048) HM
6 Kentucky, Wayne County, Mill Springs — The West-Metcalfe HouseMill Springs Battlefield — National Historic Landmark —
On Old Mill Springs Road, 1.2 miles south of Kentucky Route 1275, on the left when traveling south.
Isaac West built this small house about 1800. When the Civil War began, it was the home of Isaac's son and daughter, Allen and Nancy, and Nancy's family. During its brief occupation of Mill Springs, the Confederate army used the West house and farm . . . Map (db m137057) HM
7 Kentucky, Wayne County, Mill Springs — 1275 — West-Metcalfe House
On Old Mill Springs Road, 1.2 miles south of Kentucky Route 1275, on the right when traveling north.
One mile south. First brick house in area. Built by Capt. Isaac West, Revolutionary soldier, who came here about 1798, received land grant in 1799, and built this house, in 1800, of bricks he made himself. Gen. Felix Zollicoffer, CSA, had . . . Map (db m156153) HM
8 Kentucky, Wayne County, Monticello — 804 — County Named, 1800
On Court Street at North Main Street, on the left when traveling west on Court Street.
For "Mad Anthony" Wayne, born in Penn., 1745. Officer in Revolution, given gold medal by Congress for capturing Stony Point, N. J., 1779. In command, U. S. forces at Fallen Timbers, 1794, and negotiated Treaty of Greenville, 1795, which ended . . . Map (db m233174) HM
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9 Kentucky, Wayne County, Monticello — Elder W.A. "Uncle Billy" Cooper1813 - 1909 — Pastor - Scholar - Statesman —
On North Main Street at Court Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
Near this spot Aug., 30, 1861, Elder W.A. "Uncle Billy" Cooper made his famous "plea for peace" and averted bloodshed between the Wayne County Home Guards and the local State Rights Guards. "Blessed are the Peacemakers"Map (db m233175) HM
10 Kentucky, Wayne County, Monticello — 989 — Monticello
On South Main Street (Kentucky Route 167) at College Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
Established as county seat when Wayne County formed, 1800. Named for home of Thomas Jefferson, who became third President of U.S. next year. Name was suggested by Col. Micah Taul, the first county clerk, later Congressman and Col. of Wayne County . . . Map (db m233177) HM
11 Kentucky, Wayne County, Monticello — Wayne County Veterans Memorial
On North Main Street at Court Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
In memory of those from Wayne County who paid the supreme sacrifice in World War II and Korean War World War II Abbott, Albert • Cross, Hershel C. • Marcum, Edwin P. • Abbott, William F. • Davenport, Lloyd E. • Miller, Henry A. • . . . Map (db m233220) WM
12 Kentucky, Wayne County, Monticello — Wayne County WWI Veterans Memorial
On Columbia Avenue (Kentucky Route 92) at South Main Street, in the median on Columbia Avenue.
Honor Roll To the men of Wayne County who served their country during the World War this memorial is honorably dedicated 1917-1919 Killed in Action Bell, Richard • Flynn, Quincey A. • Parmley, Molie • Cooper, Willie B. • Jones, . . . Map (db m233223) WM
13 Kentucky, Wayne County, Nancy — 2452 — Beech Grove / Noble Ellis
On Mill Springs Battlefield Road, 3 miles south of Kentucky Route 235, on the right when traveling south.
Beech Grove In late 1861, Confederate Gen. Felix Zollicoffer advanced into Ky. from Jamestown, Tn. Zollicoffer ordered seizure of area ferry boats to cross his army to the north side of the Cumberland River. Unable to locate adequate boats, . . . Map (db m136797) HM
14 Kentucky, Wayne County, Nancy — Fortifications at Beech Grove
Near Mill Springs Battlefield Road, 3 miles south of Kentucky Route 235, on the right when traveling south.
"Their fort was admirable situated on a high piece of ground three-quarters of a mile from the Cumberland River, surrounded with a breastwork and rifle pits, with embrasures for cannon and as strong a position as could be found." — . . . Map (db m69982) HM
15 Kentucky, Wayne County, Nancy — Moulden's HillUnion Artillery Position — Battle of Mill Springs
On Mill Springs Battlefield Road, 2.3 miles south of State Route 235, on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
The Battle - Evening January 19, 1862 The Federal forces pursuing the beaten Confederates halted here near a small log school. This school building had been used by the Confederates as a headquarters for their pickets during their occupation of . . . Map (db m55629) HM
16 Kentucky, Wayne County, Nancy — Noble Ellis - Sternwheeler that Saved an ArmyFerry Landing — Battle of Mill Springs
On Mill Springs Battlefield Road at Sellars Road (County Route 1523D) when traveling south on Mill Springs Battlefield Road. Reported permanently removed.
Night of January 10-20, 1862 Confederate General Zollicoffer's pleas for more men and supplies to meet the strong Union force he expected went mostly unheeded. General Albert Sidney Johnston did, however, send a river steamer, the Noble . . . Map (db m55880) HM
17 Kentucky, Wayne County, Nancy — Winter Quarters
Near Mill Springs Battlefield Road, 3 miles south of Kentucky Route 235, on the right when traveling south.
By late December, General Felix Zollicoffer had decided to winter his command at Beech Grove. "The time has come," he wrote, "when huts must be constructed to protect the forces of the Brigade against inclement weather. Commanding officer . . . Map (db m69970) HM
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18 Kentucky, Wayne County, Nancy — Zollie's DenBeech Grove Confederate Camp — Battle of Mill Springs
On Mill Springs Battlefield Road, 3 miles Kentucky Highway 235, on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
"The position ... is a fine basis for operations in front." - Felix K. Zollicoffer Inset photo on left of Gen. Felix K. Zollicoffer In November 1861 Gen. Felix Zollicoffer sent engineer officers Capt. Thomas Estill and Capt. Victor Von . . . Map (db m55778) HM
19 Kentucky, Wayne County, Nancy — Zollie's DenMill Springs Battlefield — National Historic Landmark —
On Mill Springs-Battlefield Road, on the right when traveling south.
In December 1861, less than a month after the Confederate army arrived in Mill Springs, General Felix Zollicoffer moved most of his army—6,000 men—across the Cumberland River to Beech Grove. Soldiers built earthworks and constructed quarters for . . . Map (db m137144) HM
20 Kentucky, Wayne County, Touristville — 988 — Price's Meadow
On Kentucky Route 90, 0.2 miles north of Kentucky Route 1275, on the right when traveling north.
This tract of land was once home of Cherokee Chief Chuqualatague (Doublehead), the last chieftain along Cumberland River. Camp site in 1770 of the Long Hunters; in 1774 of Daniel Boone and Michael Stoner; from 1775 until after 1800 site of Benj. . . . Map (db m136733) HM
 
 
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