Historical Markers in Smithland, Kentucky

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Historical Markers in Smithland, Kentucky

1 ► Kentucky, Livingston County, Smithland — 663 — A Civil War Base —

Sept. 1861, Union forces occupied strategic Smithland. The junction of the Ohio and Cumberland Rivers became a rendezvous and staging area for troops and supplies in support of Gen. Grant's campaign against Fort Donelson. Two forts, on hills . . . — — Map (db m159503) HM

2 ► Kentucky, Livingston County, Smithland — 801 — County Named, 1798 —

For Robert R. Livingston, 1746-1813 N.Y. provincial convention 1775; Continental Congress 1775-77, 1779-81; one of the committee to draft the Declaration of Independence. Sec. of Foreign Affairs, 1781-83. Administered oath to Washington, first . . . — — Map (db m159390) HM

3 ► Kentucky, Livingston County, Smithland — 767 — Jefferson’s Sister —

Rocky Hill, one mile north, home of Lucy Jefferson Lewis, youngest sister, Thomas Jefferson author of Declaration of Independence and third president of U. S. She was born in 1752, Albemarle Co., Va. Came to Ky., 1808, with her husband Dr. . . . — — Map (db m170133) HM

4 ► Kentucky, Livingston County, Smithland — 15 — Livingston County Courthouse —

(left side of marker) When Crittenden County was separated from Livingston County in 1842 the county seat for Livingston County was moved to Smithland from Salem. Planning and construction for this courthouse began that same . . . — — Map (db m159384) HM

5 ► Kentucky, Livingston County, Smithland — 1675 — Mantle Rock (1/2 Mile) —

During winter of 1838-1839, the Cherokees were forced to leave their Smoky Mountain homes for Oklahoma territory. Mantle Rock, a 40-foot sandstone arch, was used for shelter on their "Trail of Tears." Since the icy Ohio River had no ferry traffic, . . . — — Map (db m136462) HM

6 ► Kentucky, Livingston County, Smithland — 938 — Ned Buntline / Gower House —

Ned Buntline. Pen name of Edward Z. C. Judson, father of the dime novel, came to Smithland to publish his works; lived here in 1845. He brought fame to “Buffalo Bill” (William Cody) thru stories and promotion of his renowned . . . — — Map (db m170134) HM

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