[English] Dave Rollins known as Uncle Dave passed away on January 24th 1927 at the age of 96. He was believed to be the oldest male slave in eastern Kentucky if not the whole state. Uncle Dave who lived on the hill . . . — — Map (db m310400) HM
Development of this area’s rich coal, iron, and timber resources began in 1867 when Eastern Kentucky Railway laid track from the Ohio River to Argillite. But after years of operating losses, the railroad went into receivership in 1919, and the work . . . — — Map (db m126331) HM
Welcome to Boyd County, Kentucky, home of the Judds (the famous mother/daughter Nashville award winning duo). US 23 was named "The Country Music Highway" in 1994 in recognition of the numerous country music stars from the region. In 2002, through . . . — — Map (db m228072) HM
Ashland, the largest city in eastern Kentucky, is located on the banks of the Ohio River in Boyd County. This second class city, when first incorporated by act of legislature in 1856, was located in Greenup County. Boyd County was created four years . . . — — Map (db m228063) HM
The first white child born of American parents west of the Allegheny Mountains—Mrs. Lucy Virgin Downs—was a resident of Oldtown, Greenup County, from 1807 until her death in 1847. She was the daughter of Jeremiah and Lucy Virgin, born . . . — — Map (db m126330) HM
A major factor in development of this area, the Eastern Kentucky Railway opened from the Ohio River here to Argillite in 1867; finally reached Webbville, Lawrence Co., 1889. It hauled local timber, iron ore, and coal, but never fulfilled its owners' . . . — — Map (db m73781) HM
By your own soul’s law learn to live. And if men thwart you, take no heed. If men hate you, have no care; sing your own song, dream your dream, hope your hope, and pray your prayer. — — Map (db m126372) HM
In honor and memory of those who served in the Armed Forces to protect America’s continuing devotion to the ideals of liberty. Dedicated by the Russell Civic League — 2006 — — Map (db m310677) WM
Welcome to Pike County, Kentucky, home of Patty Loveless.
US 23 was named “The Country Music Highway” in 1994 in recognition of the numerous country music stars from the region. In 2002 through the efforts of Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers and . . . — — Map (db m212048) HM
Tribute to the Founders of Greenbo Lake State Resort Park-The progressive citizens of Greenup and Boyd Counties, aware of the need for outdoor recreation, organized the Greenbo Recreation Association February 25, 1952. This organization appointed . . . — — Map (db m73784) HM
Son of a Frankfort lawyer, Monroe led the charge which decided the battle's outcome. He and his regiment later saw action at Chickasaw Bluffs, Arkansas Post, Champion Hill, Thompson's Hill, and other important battles. In 1864 Monroe assumed command . . . — — Map (db m69141) HM
[English] The first post office opened here in 1910 with Mollie Shrope as post master. [Español] La primera oficina de correo abrió en 1910 con la Sra. Mollie Shrope como oficial de . . . — — Map (db m310550) HM
John M. McConnell moved from Pennsylvania
to Greenupsburg in 1813. Practiced
law and served in Kentucky House in
1822-25, and Kentucky Senator in 1826-30.
In 1831 he purchased 250 acres
of land; built this Federal-style
dwelling, another brick . . . — — Map (db m126408) HM
Vesuvius Iron Furnace is one of 69 charcoal iron furnaces in the Hanging Rock Iron Region. This 100-mile long region extends from Greenup County, Kentucky to Hocking County, Ohio. Built in 1833, Vesuvius began production using the cold blast . . . — — Map (db m309340) HM
The Ashland Baseball Hall of Fame at CP-1 was founded in 2015 to recognize those whose baseball experience in our area has taken them to a very high level, and has allowed them to be a positive example on the lives of those who follow in their . . . — — Map (db m126475) HM
Oldtown Covered Bridge is an
Official Covered Bridge of Kentucky
Bridge built circa 1880 (builder unknown)
Reconstructed in 1999
[Remainder of marker non-historical and omitted] — — Map (db m212008) HM
Thin black lines indicate changes in relevance. Between each pair of lines entries are ordered geographically but all have the same relevance.
* Inflectional forms of words are their plurals, singulars, and possessives as well as gramatical tenses and similar variations.
