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Governor A. B. Chandler threw switch at New Liberty Substation, January 29, 1938, to energize some 130 miles and brought electricity to 370 homes and businesses by December. Owen County R.E.C.C. now includes 9 counties. Charter members, 1937, were: . . . — — Map (db m88068) HM
This Rev. War soldier entered U. S. service from Boone's Station, 1780. Served as garrison guard there and as Indian spy; under Geo. Rogers Clark on raids at Old Chillicothe and Piqua. Marched with Benj. Logan to reinforce troops at Blue Licks; . . . — — Map (db m175122) HM
First named Williamsburg for James
Williams, who came from Maryland,
set up trading post about 1805.
In 1847, legislature established
town of Monterey, named for battle
of Mexican War, on land owned by
George C. Branham. Steamboats, in
heyday . . . — — Map (db m205600) HM
Lee was born on May 11, 1888, in Owen County.
In 1904, he entered the US Naval Academy. He
earned a position on the Navy Rifle Team and
eventually the National Rifle Team. Lee
graduated in 1908 and served as an inspector of
ordnance. While . . . — — Map (db m136266) HM
