In 1862 Jack Hinson swore revenge against Union Army when two sons were executed as bushwhackers. From ambush he picked off men in blue uniforms on gun boats and on land. With a price on his head, he continued his vendetta until his gun bore 36 . . . — — Map (db m123650) HM
On Main Street at Court Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
For Col. Stephen Trigg, Virginian. Came to Ky. as member of Court of Land Commissioners, 1779. Settled Trigg's Station near Harrodsburg, 1780. In Va. Legislature was active in establishing town of Louisville, 1780. Justice of Peace, on first Lincoln . . . — — Map (db m123641) HM
On Main Street at Monroe Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Gen. Hylan B. Lyon with 800 men
invaded Ky., Dec. 1864, to enforce
CSA draft law and divert USA from
Nashville. In 23 days he burned
seven courthouses used by Union
forces. See map on reverse side.
Lyon came to Cadiz, December 13.
US . . . — — Map (db m123268) HM
On Canton Road, 0.3 miles Blue Spring Road (Kentucky Route 1489), on the right when traveling south.
On May 15, 1820, justices of the peace, commissioned for the newly formed Trigg County, met at the log home of Samuel Orr, in the vicinity of this well, in town of Warrington. Composing the court were: Samuel Orr, Abraham Boyd, Ferdinand Wadlington, . . . — — Map (db m123644) HM
On Main Street at Hamilton Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Henry Cornelius Burnett, 1825-66, represented district, U.S. Congress, 1855-61. Presided at Russellville Convention in Nov., 1861, which formed Ky. provisional government. A member of Confederate Congress from Ky., 1861-65. After dispersal of CSA . . . — — Map (db m123642) HM
On Linton Road (Kentucky Route 164) at Majestic Drive/Ferry Landing Road, on the right when traveling south on Linton Road.
Stacker Furnace
Also called Olive Landing and Line Island, was built here by William Ewing and French Rayburn in 1845-46, and was afterward owned by Samuel Stacker. It had a steam-powered air blast. Using ore from deposits nearby and locally . . . — — Map (db m179496) HM
On Main Street south of Monroe Street, on the right when traveling south.
Honor Roll
In memory of those
Trigg Countians
who made the
supreme sacrifice
World War I
Joe F. Ahart • John J. Blakely • George Brison • Andrew J. Burnett • ★ Arthur Carpenter • West Harris Crump • Willie Cunningham • . . . — — Map (db m169103) WM
On Canton Road (U.S. 68) east of Mound Road, on the right when traveling west.
CSA General Nathan Bedford Forrest with 6 cavalry companies joined Gen. Charles Clark, Nov. 15, 1861, at Hopkinsville. On reconnaissance learned of USA gunboat Conestoga's intent to destroy CSA supplies at Canton. They met here November 20 in 7 . . . — — Map (db m179545) HM
On Cobb Road (Kentucky Route 126) at Cerulean Bainbride Road (Kentucky Route 124), on the right when traveling east on Cobb Road.
Cerulean Springs
1792 - First permanent settlement made by Robert Goodwin.
1797 - Jesse Goodwin built first water mill on Muddy Fork.
1803 - Prof. Maxwell taught first school.
1806 - Muddy Fork Primitive Baptist Church org.: closed . . . — — Map (db m166019) HM
On Donaldson Creek Road (Kentucky Route 807) at Maple Grove Road (Kentucky Route 1062), on the right when traveling west on Donaldson Creek Road.
This community was first settled ca. 1798. Among the prominent Revolutionary War veterans who settled here were Joel Cohoon, James Thomas, Sr. and Nathan Futrell. These early pioneers cleared forests, planted crops and orchards, set up lumber and . . . — — Map (db m179507) HM
On Donaldson Creek Road (Kentucky Route 807) 0.5 miles east of Maple Grove Road (Kentucky Route 1062), on the left when traveling east.
Organized Apr. 10, 1814 as arm of Dry Creek Church with 27 charter members. Thomas Ross was first pastor. Became a separate body July 12, 1818. First deacons were John Allen and Nathan Futrell. First building was log structure here on land donated . . . — — Map (db m179511) HM
On Donaldson Creek Road (Kentucky Route 807) 0.6 miles east of Maple Grove Road (Kentucky Route 1062), on the left when traveling east.
Born Nov. 3, 1803, Bertie Co., N. C., son of James Sr., and Mary Thomas who came to Ky., in 1806. Married Margaret Ethridge of Davidson County, Tenn., Aug. 14, 1829. They were parents of six children: Edwin, Apr. 14, 1830; Carroll, Dec. 31, 1831; . . . — — Map (db m179514) HM
On Donaldson Creek Road (Kentucky Route 807) at Old Dover Road, on the right when traveling west on Donaldson Creek Road.
Served in Revolutionary War, 10th Regiment, Donoho's Company under General Nathaniel Greene. Born in Bertie County, N. C. in 1760. Married Mary Standley in 1790. He migrated to Donaldson Creek, 1806, and settled on 200-acre Kentucky land grant. . . . — — Map (db m179535) HM
On Linton Road (Kentucky Route 164) at Donaldson Creek Road (Kentucky Route 807), on the right when traveling south on Linton Road.
One-room log structure, known as Dixon School, built 350 yds. S. W. in 1881. After building burned, new school was constructed in 1913; approximately 50 students attended each year. Pupils often competed with other schools in athletic and scholastic . . . — — Map (db m179502) HM
On Donaldson Creek Road (Kentucky Route 807) at Sumner King Lane, on the left when traveling east on Donaldson Creek Road.
Homesite of Perry Thomas, second son of James Thomas, Sr., born May 25, 1797, Bertie Co., NC. Came to Ky., 1806, married Elizabeth Bridges (1804-1891) Mar. 16, 1821. He was a farmer, assessor, census taker, church clerk, charter member of Linton . . . — — Map (db m179523) HM
On Donaldson Creek Road (Kentucky Route 807) 0.1 miles west of Old Dover Road, on the right when traveling west.
Established 1863 by Peyton Thomas, prominent farmer, justice of the peace, postmaster, church clerk, blacksmith and merchant; son of Cullen Thomas, grandson of James Thomas, Sr. Site is burial place for the Thomas, Sumner, Randolph, Skaggs, Carr, . . . — — Map (db m179529) HM
On Donaldson Creek Road (Kentucky Route 807) 0.8 miles east of Maple Grove Road (Kentucky Route 1062), on the left when traveling east.
Thomas's Cabinet Shop
A cabinet shop, adjacent to mill house, was operated on this site beginning in 1919 by R. Peyton Thomas (1889-1961). Examples of his fine talent are in existence today, much of which compares favorably in quality and . . . — — Map (db m179520) HM
On Donaldson Creek Road (Kentucky Route 807) 0.2 miles west of Old Dover Road, on the right when traveling west.
Organized 1813, this grade school operated for 135 years. First teacher was Ephriam Cowand, whose salary was 4 barrels of corn and $2.00 per pupil. School met first at Donaldson Creek Church 1˝ mi west: later used nearby log cabin, 1815-1910. . . . — — Map (db m179526) HM
On County Route 165, on the right when traveling south.
Nathan Futrell reputed to be the youngest drummer boy in War of the Revolution, was born, N.C., 1773. Joined N.C. Continental Militia. Married, 1798, came to Ky., 1799. Settled here on Ford's Creek, 1820, where he farmed, set out the first apple . . . — — Map (db m136772) HM
On Highway 68 at County Road 160, on the right when traveling west on Highway 68.
A town from 1882-1969. Named for nearby pond which gives a golden reflection from the sunrays. It was originally two settlements, Fungo and Golden Pond, later becoming one. Twice destroyed by fire and rebuilt, 1898 and 1936. The town prospered from . . . — — Map (db m123648) HM
On Forest Service Road 165, on the left when traveling south.
Laura Furnace Site of one of several furnaces operated in the region between the rivers, now lakes. This one, Laura, built 1855 by Tennesseeans at cost of $40,000. Produced iron successfully, employing as many as 130, until Civil War forced it . . . — — Map (db m136770) HM
On U.S. 68 at County Road 160, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 68.
Settlement of German immigrants founded the first Catholic Church in the county, 1882, a mission of the Louisville diocese. Prussian agriculture, architecture, and traditions flourished under their influence. Due to migration the parish declined . . . — — Map (db m123649) HM
On Maple Grove Road (Kentucky Route 1062) 0.2 miles south of Beechy Fork Road, on the left when traveling south.
This Trigg Co. pioneer came to Ky. from N. C. in 1804 and built a cabin here, near Beechy Fork Creek, on 85˝ acre land grant. Born 1765; son of Wm. Bridgers, patriot who helped N.C. troops during Rev. War. Direct descendant of Joseph Bridger . . . — — Map (db m179537) HM
On Beechy Fork Road west of Maple Grove Road (Kentucky Route 1062), on the left when traveling west.
An early log schoolhouse first was opened by teacher William Bridges (1800-1844), son of settlers Drury and Charity Bridges. Education continued in new concrete block school, erected in 1913. After serving the Trigg County community for many years, . . . — — Map (db m179541) HM
On Rockcastle Road (Kentucky Route 274) at Trigg Furnace Road, on the right when traveling north on Rockcastle Road.
Center Furnace Sometimes called Hematite, furnace was built by 1852 by Daniel Hillman 2 1/2 mi. west; 35 ft. high, 10 ft. across inside at widest point. Operated, although not continuously, until 1912, burning charcoal fuel. Its air blast was . . . — — Map (db m136776) HM
On Rockcastle Road (Kentucky Route 274) at Trigg Furnace Road, on the right when traveling north on Rockcastle Road.
Empire Furnace Stood 1 mile west. Built 1843 by Thomas Tennessee Watson, it was a brick stack with a maximum inner diameter of 91/2 ft., 35 ft. high. It burned charcoal fuel, and its air blast was powered by steam. In 45 weeks of 1856, made . . . — — Map (db m136775) HM
On Rockcastle Road (Kentucky Route 274) at Trigg Furnace Road, on the right when traveling north on Rockcastle Road.
Trigg Furnace Built here in 1871 by the Daniel Hillman Iron Co., was a brick-and-stone blast furnace producing pig iron from locally mined ore. It burned charcoal fuel, and used steam power to blow preheated air through the stack. Most iron . . . — — Map (db m136774) HM
