Historical Markers in Clear Creek Springs, Kentucky
Pineville is the county seat for Bell County
Clear Creek Springs is in Bell County
Bell County(56) ► ADJACENT TO BELL COUNTY Clay County(10) ► Harlan County(34) ► Knox County(15) ► Leslie County(9) ► Whitley County(15) ► Claiborne County, Tennessee(22) ► Lee County, Virginia(47) ►
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On Paula Drive (County Road 190) just west of U.S. 25E, on the right when traveling west.
Dr. Thomas Walker and 5 companions.
employed by the Loyal Land Company, came
into this region April 14, 1750, to locate
lands for settlement in these western reaches
of Virginia. His 1750 journal relates that
he established a camp at this spot . . . — — Map (db m159751) HM
On State Highway 190 at U.S. 25E, on the right when traveling east on State Highway 190.
Rev. Hiram M. Frakes founded this Methodist Settlement in 1925. Begun in a cabin with 13 students, it became an institution for spiritual and educational development of mountain youth. Frakes guided and influenced the entire Middle Laurel Fork . . . — — Map (db m162490) HM
