Historical Markers and War Memorials in Inez, Kentucky
Inez is the county seat for Martin County
Inez is in Martin County
Martin County(7) ► ADJACENT TO MARTIN COUNTY Floyd County(34) ► Johnson County(8) ► Lawrence County(12) ► Pike County(48) ► Mingo County, West Virginia(25) ► Wayne County, West Virginia(31) ►
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On Main Street (Kentucky Route 40) west of Holy Street, on the right when traveling west.
County Named, 1870
For Col. John P. Martin, born Va. 1811, came to Kentucky in 1828. State House of Representatives, 1841-43; U.S. Congress, 1845-47. State Senator, 1857-61. Delegate from State at large to Democratic National Convention, . . . — — Map (db m136957) HM
On Main Street at Holy Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
[Front] Dedicated
to those of
Martin County
now reposed in
eternal sleep who
gave their lives in
World War I
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
On Fame's eternal camping ground,
their silent tents are spread . . . — — Map (db m212034) WM
On Main Street (Kentucky Route 40) at Holy Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Pioneer Ward
James Ward born in Virginia, 1758. He settled on Rockcastle Creek, three miles south of here, where he lived 50 years and died, 1848. Private, Virginia regiments, War of the Revolution, 1775-76, 1778. Came to Kentucky, 1779. . . . — — Map (db m136959) HM
On Main Street (Kentucky Route 40) at Shop Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
William McCoy, Sr.
Noted local attorney. Born at Pleasant, 1873. Read law, was admitted to bar in 1896. Martin County attorney, 1906-1914. Considered an expert on old land patents and deeds of eastern Ky. Interest in education led to . . . — — Map (db m136953) HM
