Historical Markers and War Memorials in Monticello, Kentucky
Monticello is the county seat for Wayne County
Monticello is in Wayne County
Wayne County(20) ► ADJACENT TO WAYNE COUNTY Clinton County(8) ► McCreary County(8) ► Pulaski County(55) ► Russell County(7) ► Pickett County, Tennessee(4) ► Scott County, Tennessee(5) ►
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For "Mad Anthony" Wayne, born in Penn., 1745. Officer in Revolution, given gold medal by Congress for capturing Stony Point, N. J., 1779. In command, U. S. forces at Fallen
Timbers, 1794, and negotiated Treaty of Greenville, 1795, which
ended . . . — — Map (db m233174) HM
Near this spot Aug., 30, 1861, Elder W.A. "Uncle Billy" Cooper made his famous "plea for peace" and averted bloodshed between the Wayne County Home Guards and the local State Rights Guards.
"Blessed are the Peacemakers" — — Map (db m233175) HM
Established as county seat when Wayne County formed, 1800. Named for home of Thomas Jefferson, who
became third President of U.S. next year. Name was suggested by Col. Micah Taul, the first county
clerk, later Congressman and Col. of Wayne County . . . — — Map (db m233177) HM
In memory of those from Wayne County who paid the supreme sacrifice in World War II and Korean War
World War II
Abbott, Albert • Cross, Hershel C. • Marcum, Edwin P. • Abbott, William F. • Davenport, Lloyd E. • Miller, Henry A. • . . . — — Map (db m233220) WM
Honor Roll
To the men of Wayne County who served their country during the World War this memorial is honorably dedicated 1917-1919
Killed in Action
Bell, Richard • Flynn, Quincey A. • Parmley, Molie • Cooper, Willie B. • Jones, . . . — — Map (db m233223) WM
