Historical Markers and War Memorials in Livingston, Kentucky
Mount Vernon is the county seat for Rockcastle County
Livingston is in Rockcastle County
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On Main Street (U.S. 25), on the left when traveling north.
Born November 10, 1926, Livingston, Kentucky - Died September 1, 1950, Yongsan Village, Korea.
Drafted in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, PFC David M. Smith died in battle when he sacrificed his life to save his comrades-in-arms when he fell . . . — — Map (db m103715) WM
On Daniel Boone Trail (U.S. 25) near Upper River Road (Kentucky Route 490), on the right when traveling north.
Daniel Boone’s Trace
Pioneer trail marker by Daniel Boone in 1775 brought early settlers through the Cumberland Gap to Fort Boone (Boonesboro). This trace suitable for horses and walking, followed creeks, Indian hunting paths and buffalo . . . — — Map (db m218393) HM
On South Daniel Boone Trail (Kentucky Route 25), on the right when traveling north.
PFC David M. Smith Homesite of this Congressional Medal of Honor winner, born in Livingston, Ky., Nov. 10, 1926. Church built here, 1974. Smith served with the U.S. Army, Co. E, 9th Inf. Regt., 2d Inf. Div., during Korean Conflict. The honor . . . — — Map (db m103713) HM
On Main Street (Kentucky Route 25) at Short Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Originally the Livingston Hotel, this impressive structure was built near what was then the main road and wooden bridge that crossed over Roundstone Creek. The hotel had a dining room and offered packaged meals to travelers on the trains. It . . . — — Map (db m103711) HM
Side A
This trace was named for Henry
Skaggs, a Long Hunter. Many
famous pioneers, including John
Floyd, Benjamin Logan, and William
Whitely, traveled over it. On
Oct. 21, 1861, the first Kentucky
Civil War battle occurred near
here . . . — — Map (db m84454) HM