On Kentucky Route 1 at Kentucky Route 207, on the right when traveling north on State Route 1.
Development of this area’s rich coal, iron, and timber resources began in 1867 when Eastern Kentucky Railway laid track from the Ohio River to Argillite. But after years of operating losses, the railroad went into receivership in 1919, and the work . . . — — Map (db m126331) HM
On Kentucky Route 207 at Sandsuck Creek Road, on the left when traveling south on State Route 207.
In the log meeting house of Palmyra Baptist Church, once located near here, Greenup Association was formed in 1841. John Young (1764–1855), early settler on Little Sandy River and Palmyra’s pastor, enlisted two other churches from across Ohio . . . — — Map (db m126332) HM
On Eastern Kentucky Road (Kentucky Route 207) at Culp Creek Road, on the right when traveling south on Eastern Kentucky Road.
Pennsylvania Furnace Stood 3¼ miles west. Built 1845 by George and Samuel Wurts, later owned by Eastern Kentucky R.R. which shipped its production to Ohio River. Operated until 1881, producing 2213 tons of iron in 1873. Its stone stack was 38 . . . — — Map (db m211784) HM
On Russell Road (U.S. 23) at Russell Plaza Drive, on the right when traveling west on Russell Road.
Bellefonte Furnace. The 96th blast furnace built in Hanging Rock Region since 1818. Considered most highly perfected in existence when erected, 1942, by Armco Steel Corp., with hearth 25 feet across, producing 1000 tons of iron daily, later . . . — — Map (db m126411) HM
On Main Street near Washington Street, on the left when traveling east.
USA Brigadier General George W. Morgan with 8000 men reached here October 3, 1862 on way to Camp Dennison, Ohio, after retreating over 200 miles from Cumberland Gap in 16 days, harassed by CSA Morgan’s Raiders. USA forces had held Gap but . . . — — Map (db m126367) HM
Buffalo Furnace
A major producer of iron in the Hanging Rock Region 1851-75, an important Union Army supplier in Civil War. Built by H. Hollister and Ross. Stone stack originally was 36 ½ feet high, with a steam powered air blast. . . . — — Map (db m73782) HM WM
On Seaton Avenue (U.S. 23) at Heaberlin Road, on the right when traveling north on Seaton Avenue.
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Union Civil War training camp was organized Dec 12, 1861. Made up of 20-25 acres. It became center of volunteer enlistees under command of Col. D.W. Lindsey. Recruits from surrounding counties, Frankfort & Louisville were assigned . . . — — Map (db m73769) HM
On Main Street at Washington Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
County named, 1803, for Christopher Greenup, governor of Kentucky, 1804-08. Born in Virginia, 1750, officer in American Revolution. Began law practice in Kentucky, 1783. Clear of Virginia court for the district or Kentucky, 1785-92. Member, . . . — — Map (db m126369) HM
A major factor in development of this area, the Eastern Kentucky Railway opened from the Ohio River here to Argillite in 1867; finally reached Webbville, Lawrence Co., 1889. It hauled local timber, iron ore, and coal, but never fulfilled its owners' . . . — — Map (db m73781) HM
Tribute to the Founders of Greenbo Lake State Resort Park-The progressive citizens of Greenup and Boyd Counties, aware of the need for outdoor recreation, organized the Greenbo Recreation Association February 25, 1952. This organization appointed . . . — — Map (db m73784) HM
On Main Street at Washington, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Vital leaders of Greenup County and town were Thomas Waring, Seriah Stratton, Jesse Boone (Daniel’s son), Andrew and Thomas Hood. In Andrew Hood’s home they organized court of quarter sessions (1804) an circuit court(1806). Waring and Boone were . . . — — Map (db m126365) HM
Iron made in Kentucky. A major producer since 1791, Ky. ranked 3rd in US in 1830s, 11th in 1965. Charcoal timber, native ore, limestone supplied material for numerous furnaces making pig iron, utensils, munitions in the Hanging Rock, Red River, . . . — — Map (db m73778) HM
By your own soul’s law learn to live. And if men thwart you, take no heed. If men hate you, have no care; sing your own song, dream your dream, hope your hope, and pray your prayer. — — Map (db m126372) HM
On East Kentucky Road (SR 1) at W. Hollow Road on East Kentucky Road (SR 1).
This Kentucky Poet Laureate was born and lived most of his life in W-Hollow, near Greenup. An educator and prolific writer, Stuart authored books, short stories, and poems which portray Appalachian Ky. He received Guggenheim fellowship, 1937; . . . — — Map (db m73779) HM
On Seaton Avenue (U.S. 23) at Washington Street (Kentucky Route 2), on the right when traveling west on Seaton Avenue.
Racoon Furnace. Built in 1833 by D. Trimble and J.T. Withrow, six miles south. Originally 35 ft. high with a maximum inner diameter of 10½ ft. In 1873 this furnace produced 1467 tons of iron. It owned about 10,000 acres of land, mining its . . . — — Map (db m126376) HM
On Kentucky Route 1 north of Big Lost Creek Road (Kentucky Route 784), on the right when traveling north.
Hopewell Furnace. In 1824 William Ward built here a bloomery forge, converting it, 1832-33, to a blast furnace, also known as Camp Branch Furnace. Air blast was water-powered. In 1838 this stone stack made 600 tons of ore, and burning 165,000 . . . — — Map (db m126324) HM
On Kentucky Route 207 north of Tunnel Branch Road (Kentucky Route 3306), on the left when traveling south.
Development of Greenup’s iron
resources in the mid-1800s relied
heavily on the E. K. Railway and
its extension near the Greenup
furnace. The furnace and the new
town that developed near it were
renamed Hunnewell in honor of
businessman Walter . . . — — Map (db m126269) HM
On Corp Street east of Pipeline Road, on the left when traveling east.
This Kentucky Poet Laureate was
born and lived most of his life in
W-Hollow, near Greenup. An educator
and prolific writer, Stuart authored
books, short stories, and poems
which portray Appalachian Ky. He
received Guggenheim . . . — — Map (db m211770) HM
On Kentucky Route 7 at Brushy Road, on the right when traveling south on State Route 7.
Built 6 miles west in 1846 on a tract of 30,000 acres by Samuel Seaton and others. Stone stack is 35 feet high, 10 feet across inside. Charcoal fueled, steam-powered air blast. In 22 weeks of 1854, produced 970 tons of iron, hauled in pigs by . . . — — Map (db m144394) HM
On Kentucky Route 1 at Laurel Road, on the left when traveling north on State Route 1.
The first white child born of American parents west of the Allegheny Mountains—Mrs. Lucy Virgin Downs—was a resident of Oldtown, Greenup County, from 1807 until her death in 1847. She was the daughter of Jeremiah and Lucy Virgin, born . . . — — Map (db m126330) HM
Near Main Road (State Highway 1711) south of Pool Road, on the right when traveling north.
The centerpiece of Greenbo Lake State Resort Park is beautiful 225-acre Greenbo Lake.
Explore the lake with a relaxing canoe, motor boat or pontoon ride or by bicycle. Bike and
boat rentals make it easy and enjoyable. Try your
luck at fishing . . . — — Map (db m162506) HM
On Kentucky Route 1 at Laurel Road, on the left when traveling north on State Route 1.
Laurel Furnace. Built 4 miles west by George and Samuel Wurts in 1849. The bottom half of the stack, originally 39 feet high, is carved from one block of stone cliff. Maximum inner diameter 10½ feet. It made 2150 tons of iron in 31 weeks . . . — — Map (db m126328) HM
Near Frazer Branch Road, 0.2 miles south of KY-1, on the left when traveling south.
Oldtown Covered Bridge is an
Official Covered Bridge of Kentucky
Bridge built circa 1880 (builder unknown)
Reconstructed in 1999
[Remainder of marker non-historical and omitted] — — Map (db m212008) HM
On U.S. 23 at Legion Drive, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 23.
Caroline Furnace. Stood 1½ mi. south. Built 1833 by
Henry, Blake & Co. Stone stack was
35 ft. high, with a maximum inner
diameter of 10 ft.; burned charcoal.
Air blast powered by steam. In
1838, produced 750 tons of iron,
consuming . . . — — Map (db m126406) HM
On U.S. 23 at Legion Drive, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 23.
The race track named “Raceland” was known as the “Million Dollar Oval.” A record crowd of 27,000 packed the grandstand for the inaugural Raceland Derby in 1924. That race featured Kentucky Derby winner “Black . . . — — Map (db m126402) HM
On Russell Road (U.S. 23) at A K Steel Entrance Road, on the right when traveling south on Russell Road.
World's first continuous steel
sheet rolling mill put into
operation here, 1923. Conceived
by John B. Titus and built by
ARMCO, process rated as one of
the great inventions in human
history. In 1953 hot strip mill
replaced first continuous . . . — — Map (db m211671) HM
On U.S. 23 west of Ashland Drive (Kentucky Route 1725), on the right when traveling east.
Amanda Furnace. A stone stack 35 feet high, 10 feet across inside, built in 1829 by James E. McDowell, John Culver, John H., Edwin P., Robert C., and William L. Poage; later owned by the Paull family, buried on the hillside above. In 196 days . . . — — Map (db m126467) HM
On Kentucky Route 8, 0.7 miles west of the Bridge to Ohio (Kentucky Route 852), on the right when traveling west.
First village in Kentucky built
by Shawnee Indians and French
traders. Visited in January 1751 by
Christopher Gist, George Croghan,
Andrew Montour, Robert Kallendar
and a servant. Located on site of
an earlier Fort Ancient settlement,
it . . . — — Map (db m146890) HM
On Kentucky Route 7 at Brown Cover Bridge Road (Kentucky Route 1215), on the right when traveling south on State Route 7.
One of Kentucky’s longest wooden one-span covered bridges, length 195 feet. B.F. Bennett and his brother Pramley built the bridge in 1855 or 1856 to accommodate customers at their mill. It has withstood severe floods through the years. Original . . . — — Map (db m144392) HM
On U.S. 23 at Little Rocky Road (Kentucky Route 1043), on the right when traveling east on U.S. 23.
Enterprise Furnace stood 6 miles south. Built, 1826, by Richard Deering, James McCoy and Jacob Clingman, on the site of a bloomery forge erected in 1824. Its air blast was operated by water power, and it burned charcoal fuel, producing as much . . . — — Map (db m144390) HM
Near Harris Road north of Wurtland Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Built in 1833-1834,the John M. McConnell House, is one of the earliest
surviving, largest and best constructed houses in northeastern Kentucky.
The house and associated structures, including a small
law office, were built for State . . . — — Map (db m126409) HM
On Harris Road north of Wurtland Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
John M. McConnell moved from Pennsylvania
to Greenupsburg in 1813. Practiced
law and served in Kentucky House in
1822-25, and Kentucky Senator in 1826-30.
In 1831 he purchased 250 acres
of land; built this Federal-style
dwelling, another brick . . . — — Map (db m126408) HM
On Wurtland Avenue (Kentucky Route 67) west of Heaberlin Road, on the right when traveling west.
Union Church, founded 1850. Church building
erected on land donated by member, George
Wurts. Church building located one fourth mile
from Union Civil War Camp Swiegert. Original
membership included frontier families, namely
Biggs, Bonzo, . . . — — Map (db m211673) HM