On Cane Valley Road south of Cane Valley School Road, on the right when traveling north.
After engaging Union forces in Columbia the afternoon of July 3, Gen. John Hunt Morgan’s command continued north on the Columbia-Lebanon Pike. Just beyond the town, they passed Union Camp Gilbert, formerly named Camp Boyle, now abandoned - the . . . — — Map (db m170574) HM
On Public Square at Jamestown Road (Kentucky Route 80), on the left when traveling north on Public Square.
On June 28, 1802, court ordered permanent seat of justice on the public square. First courthouse built in 1806. Present structure was designed by McDonald Bros., Louisville, and built by Wm. H. Hudson and Columbus Stone in 1887. A unique . . . — — Map (db m83384) HM
On Public Square at Campbellsville Street (Kentucky Route 55), on the left when traveling east on Public Square.
A foremost champion of the Union, a staunch friend of the stricken South, defender of constitutional freedom. Born Columbia 1817, died 1895 and buried in city cemetery. Veteran Mexican War, leader famed First Kentucky Union Cavalry, hero of many . . . — — Map (db m83387) HM
On Burkesville Street (Kentucky Route 80) at Church Street, on the right when traveling south on Burkesville Street.
Active Presbyterian congregations formed early in the county’s settlement: 1803 on Col. Casey’s farm & 1827 in Columbia. Church was built in 1857 and has had continuous services ever since. County and city congregations merged in 1912. . . . — — Map (db m170507) HM
On Public Square at Burkesville Street (Kentucky Route 80), on the right when traveling south on Public Square.
General John Hunt Morgan's cavalry, returning from second Kentucky raid, passed here on way back to Tennessee, Jan. 1, 1863. On raid, Union's rail supply line wrecked and $2,000,000 property destroyed. July 3, 1863, Morgan here again drove out . . . — — Map (db m83391) HM
On Greensburg Street (Kentucky Route 439) at Public Square, on the left when traveling south on Greensburg Street. Reported missing.
For Gen. John Adair, Governor of Kentucky 1820-24. Born, 1757, in South Carolina, came to Ky., 1788. Member of Kentucky Constitutional Convention, 1792. Served in Ky. House of Representatives, 1793-95, 1798, 1800-03, 1817. US Senator, 1805-06, . . . — — Map (db m139816) HM
On Jamestown Road (Kentucky Route 80) at Elm Street, on the right when traveling north on Jamestown Road.
A founder of Columbia, Trabue built original house (SW corner of this structure) ca. 1823. He served as trustee, sheriff, and justice of peace; operated grist mill, inn and retail store. Here Trabue wrote memoirs, 1827, of pioneer era, which . . . — — Map (db m83406) HM
On Campbellsville Street (Kentucky Route 55) at Lindsey Wilson Street, on the left when traveling north on Campbellsville Street.
Frank Lane Wolford (1817 - 1895). Adair County native, organized 1st Kentucky Cavalry (US) in 1861. His men knew little about the drill and discipline but had the utmost confidence in Wolford and he in them. The soldiers supplied their own horses . . . — — Map (db m170508) HM
On Greensburg Street (Kentucky Route 439) at Public Square, on the right when traveling south on Greensburg Street.
Girlhood home of Jane Lampton (1803-1891). Wife of John Marshall Clemens. Mother of "Mark Twain." Granddaughter of Colonel William Casey, original Adair County settler. — — Map (db m83397) HM
On East Guardian Street, on the right when traveling south.
Male and Female High School Site
The Columbia College Joint Stock Company formed in 1853 to build the M&F School. It was conveyed to trustees appointed by Transylvania Presbytery and opened in 1855. The building was a Union Camp during . . . — — Map (db m170509) HM
On Burkesville Street (Kentucky Route 80) at Hudson Street, on the left when traveling north on Burkesville Street.
John Hunt Morgan entered Kentucky July 2 with about 2,500 men who swam the rain swollen Cumberland River - many naked, not to be encumbered with soggy clothes. The rebel yell of the on-coming nude men took the Union scouts by surprise.
Columbia . . . — — Map (db m170510) HM
Near North Bedelia Street (Kentucky Route 1386) 0.1 miles west of Dumont Hill Street, on the right when traveling west.
In November 1863, Dumont Hill looked like a city of tents. Each regiment arranged its tents according to army regulations. At one end was a guard station. The officers’ latrines, called sinks, were at the other end. In between was the baggage train, . . . — — Map (db m152742) HM
Near North Bedelia Street (Kentucky Route 1386) 0.1 miles west of Dumont Hill Street, on the right when traveling west.
A Once Proud Army in Tatters
In early 1862, the Union Army of the Ohio numbered almost 70,000 men. New and veteran soldiers alike were eager for action. By November, the army was demoralized, angry that their commander, General Don . . . — — Map (db m152736) HM
Near North Bedelia Street (Kentucky Route 1386) 0.1 miles west of Dumont Hill Street, on the right when traveling west.
Camps of Soldiers Surrounded Scottsville
Tents housing almost 5,000 soldiers—ten times the population of Scottsville in 1862—covered the hillsides around town. Imagine what it looked like. Imagine the sounds of men drilling, . . . — — Map (db m152739) HM
On Old Glasgow Road (Old U.S. 31E) at Durham Spring Road, on the left when traveling north on Old Glasgow Road.
Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church
Congregation founded 1801. Services held, uninterrupted, except for a Sunday in Nov. 1862, because of "Army passing down the pike and the house having sick soldiers in it." Called "Difficult" and located near . . . — — Map (db m143077) HM
On West Main Street (Kentucky Route 2152) west of South Cemetery Street, on the right when traveling west.
Confederate forces of 200 under Col. John M. Hughs attacked here, Dec. 8, 1863. Twelve days earlier he had attacked Monticello, Ky., captured then paroled garrison of 153 men; no supplies. Continuing to harass USA forces, seek stores[,] he came . . . — — Map (db m170511) HM
On West Main Street (Kentucky Route 2152) west of South Cemetery Street, on the right when traveling west.
For Lieut. Col. John Allen, born in Va., 1771, came to Ky., 1779. Practiced law in Shelby County. State Representative, 1801-07, and State Senate, 1807-13. Killed in battle at River Raisin, Jan. 22, 1813, and one of nine officers at that battle for . . . — — Map (db m131262) WM
Near North Bedelia Street (Kentucky Route 1386) 0.1 miles west of Dumont Hill Street, on the right when traveling west.
Ebenezer Dumont twice served his country in time of war. He fought in the Mexican War, earning the rank of lieutenant colonel. Afterward the Vevay, Indiana native resumed his successful career in politics. When the Civil War began Dumont did not . . . — — Map (db m152741) HM
On West Main Street (Kentucky Route 2152) west of Smiths Grove Road (Court Street), on the right when traveling east.
Built in 1919 during an oil boom, Jacksonian gained wide prominence. It was third hotel on site and stood here for 54 years. Closed, 1973. Hotel received name because of its location on Jackson Highway, now 31-E, one of oldest roads in Kentucky. . . . — — Map (db m131260) HM
Near North Bedelia St, 0.1 miles west of Dumont Hill Street, on the right when traveling west.
Captain Eli Lilly commanded the 18th Indiana Battery, the only battery known to have been at Scottsville. While here, the battery refitted, obtained ammunition, and procured horses to replace those that died in a fire at Allen Springs the night . . . — — Map (db m152745) HM
On Smith Grove Road (South Court Street) at West Main Street (Kentucky Route 2152), on the left when traveling north on Smith Grove Road (South Court Street).
On August 29, 1862 at the beginning of the Confederate Invasion of Kentucky. Colonel John Hunt Morgan rode into Scottsville, leading a brigade of 1,100 cavalrymen. Morgan and his men were on their way to Lexington, where they planned to join . . . — — Map (db m131263) HM
On Bowling Green Road, 0.2 miles north of Whetstone Way, on the right when traveling north.
Mt. Union Church
Organized in 1864 under the name of Mulberry Hill General Baptist Church. In 1869 the original log building burned. The congregation rebuilt on present site, changed the name to Mt. Union. Thirteen churches were invited from . . . — — Map (db m143075) HM
On Old Allen Springs Road at Bowling Green Road, on the right when traveling east on Old Allen Springs Road.
In early October Morgan’s cavalry swept through the Trammel Community in search food and supplies. Some, such as John Howard Morgan and his mother, Isabella, who were relatives of John Hunt Morgan and were sympathetic to the southern cause, . . . — — Map (db m170512) HM
On South 1st Street at East Locust Street, on the right when traveling north on South 1st Street.
Allen County was formed in April 1815. Scottsville was named for Gen. Charles Scott, 4th governor of Ky. In 1816, location was chosen for county seat because of abundant water supply from this spring. County bought 100 acres, which were laid off in . . . — — Map (db m143071) HM
Near North Bedelia Street (Kentucky Route 1386) 0.1 miles west of Dumont Hill Street, on the right when traveling west.
1860 – A Bustling County Seat Town
Imagine Scottsville in 1860. A fine two-story octagonal brick courthouse dominates the busy court square. The prosperous rural town of 403 residents boasts a public spring, at least one church, a . . . — — Map (db m152751) HM
Near North Bedelia Street (Kentucky Route 1386) 0.1 miles west of Dumont Hill Street, on the right when traveling west.
Each regiment had a quartermaster, who provided everything the men needed except food and weapons.
Quartermaster Wainwright
While in Scottsville, Lieutenant William A. Wainwright, quartermaster of the 75th Indiana, obtained and . . . — — Map (db m152750) HM
On Pope Road (County Route 1332) 0.1 miles west of Jenny Lane, on the left when traveling west.
The Trammel Fork Church was founded in 1802 with seventy members. Elder John Hightower was first pastor. This church was instrumental in constituting ten area churches. The first meeting house was a log structure; church now occupies its third . . . — — Map (db m143073) HM
Near North Bedelia Street (Kentucky Route 1386) 0.1 miles west of Dumont Hill Street, on the right when traveling west.
Seven regiments of infantry and one artillery battery encamped at Scottsville in November 1862. These regiments made up the 12th Division of the Army of the Cumberland under the command of General Ebenezer Dumont.
Among the soldiers at . . . — — Map (db m152747) HM
On South Main Street (Business Kentucky Route 127) at East Court Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
This Lawrenceburg native was one of the first black women in Ky. to enlist during World War II. She joined Women's Army Auxiliary Corps in 1942, and was commissioned a 1st Lieutenant the next year in newly named Women's Army Corps. While . . . — — Map (db m229583) HM
On North Main Street at Posey Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
For Richard Clough Anderson, Jr., 1788-1826. Served in Ky. Legts. three terms. Elected Congress, 1817, for two terms. Returned Ky. Legis., 1822, chosen speaker. Appointed Minister to Colombia by Pres. Monroe, 1823, where he negotiated first treaty . . . — — Map (db m244638) HM
On Fox Creek Road (U.S. 62) 0.2 miles south of Mill Creek Pike (Kentucky Route 513), on the right when traveling north.
Oct. 8, 1862, during Battle of Perryville, Gen. Jones Withers' troops of Gen. Kirby Smith's CSA army attacked USA force of Gen. J.W. Sill near Fox Creek while Smith skirmished with Sill's rear guard. Many Union prisoners and 20 wagons captured. A . . . — — Map (db m162489) HM
On East Woodford Street (U.S. 62) near Dogwood Drive, on the left when traveling east.
Kavanaugh School.
Rhoda C. Kavanaugh founded school on Woodford Street which became known as "Little Annapolis." First boarding student came to prepare for Naval Academy in 1914. From then until 1945, Mrs. Kavanaugh launched 150 future Navy . . . — — Map (db m236572) HM
A Cumberland Presbyterian church organized by Rev. Laban Jones in 1827 in log cabin on Thomas McCall farm, overlooking McCall Spring. the itinerant pastor traveled his circuit on horseback visiting his "preaching places twice a year". This church . . . — — Map (db m105465) HM
On East Woodford Street (U.S. 62) east of Dogwood Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Kavanaugh Academy 1904-09; Anderson Co. High School 1909-20; Kavanaugh High School 1920-49. Rhoda C. Kavanaugh, A.B., founder and principal 41 years. Under her direction it ranked among the nation's foremost preparatory schools for Annapolis and . . . — — Map (db m236573) HM
On U.S. 127, 0.4 miles south of Gilberts Creek Road (Kentucky Route 513), on the left when traveling north.
The McAfee bros., James McCoun, Jr. and Samuel Adams, first white men to explore this area, 1773. Cove Spring and Cove Spring Branch in Franklin Co. boundary line, 1794. Maj. Gen. Kirby Smith, CSA, and troops camped here on their way to join General . . . — — Map (db m105464) HM
James Beauchamp (Champ) Clark born near here, 1850. Attended U. of K. Taught school in county, 1870-71. Pres. Marshall College, 1873-74. Congressman from Missouri 24 yrs. Led defeat of Cannonism, control of House by Speaker. Then Speaker, 1911-19. . . . — — Map (db m313) HM
On Harrodsburg Road (Business U.S. 127) at Salt River Road, on the right when traveling south on Harrodsburg Road.
Mother church of Baptist witness in area. Constituted Feb. 3, 1798, by William Taylor and John Penney with seven charter members. John Penney, first pastor, served until his death, 1833. Great-grandfather of J.C. Penney, founder of Penney Stores. In . . . — — Map (db m244605) HM
On West Broadway Street (U.S. 62) at Old Frankfort Road (U.S. 127), on the right when traveling west on West Broadway Street.
This renowned scholar, raconteur, and lawyer was born in Anderson Co. Educated first in a one-room school at Glensboro, he graduated from U.K. Law School in 1912. Among his books was Lincoln and the Bluegrass (1955). His talk on Cassius Clay, . . . — — Map (db m34786) HM
On Paducah Road (U.S. 60) 0.4 miles east of Stafford Road, on the right when traveling east.
Settled by Scott family ca. 1845. Developed from family farmstead to highly diversified & productive cattle, jack stock and mule ranch. In 1998, recognized by National Cattlemen's Beef Assoc. as one of the oldest cattle ranches in U.S. under . . . — — Map (db m216302) HM
Near Green Street (U.S. 60) west of 1 Street, on the right when traveling west.
Native American Indian of the Mississippian culture were buried in this cemetery mound sometime in the A.D. 1200s. First excavated in 1932 by owner Col. Fain King, the mound was referred to as “Mound C”. A building was constructed over . . . — — Map (db m58870) HM
Near Green Street (U.S. 60) west of 1st Street, on the right when traveling west.
Excavations have shown that building stood on several earlier levels of this mound.
We do not know how big those buildings were.
This structure is approximately the size of the posthole pattern in the architecture building (Mound B) — — Map (db m58872) HM
On 4th Street (U.S. 51/62), on the right when traveling north.
For Capt. Bland Ballard, 1759-1853. Born in Va. Came to Ky. in 1779. Devoted life protecting frontier. Scout for George Rogers Clark's Ohio expedition, 1780. '82; Wabash campaign 1786. In the battles of Fallen Timbers, 1793; Tippecanoe, 1811; River . . . — — Map (db m18550) HM
On Westvaco Road (U.S. 51/62), on the right when traveling south.
Fort Jefferson (also known as Camp Crittenden) was the second of two Union Army posts established in Ballard County in September 1861, following the Confederate occupation of Columbus. Fort Jefferson was first established during the American . . . — — Map (db m18493) HM
The story of the cross at Wickliffe began in 1937 when a few members of a community choir, spearheaded by Mrs. Noah Geveden, erected a small wooden cross on a hill at the Ancient Buried City (now known as Wickliffe Mounds Research Center) in . . . — — Map (db m113749) HM
On Westvaco Road (U.S. 51/62), on the right when traveling south.
Fort Jefferson Site Built in 1780 by George Rogers Clark as part of impressive plan of settlement, conceived by Gov. Patrick Henry of Virginia, later pursued by and named for Gov. Thomas Jefferson. The fort was to protect US claim to its . . . — — Map (db m18639) HM
Near Green Street (U.S. 60) west of 1st Street, on the right when traveling west.
Site of an ancient religious and commercial center of the Mound Builder. Approximately one thousand years old, situated on the only high ground at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. Tombs, temples, altars, jewels, dwellings, tools, . . . — — Map (db m58869) HM
On Westvaco Road (U.S. 51/62), on the right when traveling south.
Long before Lewis and Clark stopped near Wickliffe in western Kentucky on their outbound trip to the west, Fort Jefferson had been built in 1780-81 by George Rogers Clark during the Revolutionary War as an outpost against British-led Indian attacks. . . . — — Map (db m18548) HM
On Westvaco Road (U.S. 51/62), on the right when traveling south.
(North Side):Lewis and Clark in Kentucky Fort Jefferson Lewis and Clark and a party of eight men visited the site of Fort Jefferson on Nov. 18, 1803, while on their epic 1803-1806 journey to the Pacific. Fort est. in 1780 by Clark's . . . — — Map (db m18545) HM
On 4th Street (U.S. 62) just south of Ohio Street, on the right when traveling north.
Division Patch ☆ Silver Star ☆ Purple Heart ☆ Regimental Crest Private First Class Robert Monroe Hammonds was born on January 9, 1926, the second of six children of Rufus D. and Jettie T. Hammonds. A native of Wickliffe, . . . — — Map (db m180132) HM WM
On Green Street (U.S. 51/62), on the right when traveling south.
(North Side):The Prince of the French Explorers Commissioned by Louis XIV of France, the Sieur Robert de LaSalle, sweeping down the Mississippi with his flotilla of canoes, stopped in 1682 at this place, in his quest for the mouth of the . . . — — Map (db m18551) HM
On Westvaco Road (U.S. 51/62), on the right when traveling south.
One of first Kentucky positions, Fort Jefferson, occupied by Union troops after Confederate seizure of Columbus, Sept. 1861. From this base, Gen. U.S. Grant directed demonstration against Columbus, Jan. 1862. Troops from here joined in capturing Ft. . . . — — Map (db m18519) HM
Near Green Street (U.S. 60) west of 1st Street when traveling west.
Nearly one thousand years ago, this village was home for Native Americans of the prehistoric Mississippian culture. Peaceful farmers, these mound building Indians lived throughout the Ohio and Mississippi river valleys. Exhibits at Wicklffe Mounds . . . — — Map (db m58873) HM
On W. Broadway Street (State Highway 70) near N. 1st Street, on the right when traveling west.
CSA General John Hunt Morgan and a company of troops arrived here, May 11, 1862. They seized a train reported to be carrying some of Morgan's men captured at Lebanon, Tenn. Instead, it carried railroad employees whom he released. Morgan burned the . . . — — Map (db m321) HM
On W. Broadway Street (State Highway 70) at N. 1st Street, on the right when traveling west on W. Broadway Street.
Confederate Brigadier General, commanded famous “Orphan Brigade” in Civil War. In 1861 he conducted recruiting and training camp here. State legislature, 1850-54, 69-70. US Congress, 1870-73. Member of Kentucky Court of Appeals for 24 years, . . . — — Map (db m96727) HM
On W. Broadway Street (State Highway 70) at N. 1st Street, on the right when traveling west on W. Broadway Street.
General Joseph H. Lewis, commander of the famous Orphan Brigade, established, at the outbreak of the Civil War, a recruitment and training camp here in Cave City. Here he formed the Confederate 6th Kentucky Infantry Regiment, for which he received a . . . — — Map (db m130009) HM
On W. Broadway Street (State Highway 70) at N. 1st Street, on the right when traveling west on W. Broadway Street.
On May 11, 1862 Col. John Hunt Morgan and his advance guard seized the Cave City depot and captured the next train that stopped. Morgan's entire command arrived shortly thereafter. Morgan's troops proceeded to destroy the train; four passenger . . . — — Map (db m322) HM
Near Green Street north of Washington Street, on the left when traveling north.
Reorganized from the 106th A.A. Automatic Weapons Bn. and redesignated as the 623rd F.A. Battalion. Federally recognized January 29, 1947 with headquarters at Glasgow. Re-entered Federal service January 23, 1951 at Glasgow. The only unit of the . . . — — Map (db m88128) HM WM
On Fort Williams Way south of Cross Street, in the median.
October 6, 1863
On October 6, 1863 Confederate Col. John M. Hughes, commanding 129 men of the 25th Tennessee Infantry, attacked Fort Wiliams. The 37th Kentucky Mounted Infantry, some 420 men under the command of Maj. Samuel Martin, . . . — — Map (db m130010) HM
Near Main Street (State Highway 90) at Race Street, on the left when traveling west.
Korea
This conflict came within less than five years after World War II. A war fought by a few veterans and many men and women still in their teens. We were oftentimes poorly armed. Fought against a force far superior in numbers. Yet . . . — — Map (db m88011) WM
This memorial commemorates the sacrifice of those Barren Countians who received the Purple Heart for injury or death as the result of enemy action. They bled and died that we the protected might live in freedom. May we ever be mindful of their . . . — — Map (db m88121) WM
Near Main Street (State Highway 90) west of Green Street, on the left when traveling west.
Viet Nam
This memorial has been placed here as a reminder of the heroism and self-sacrifice of those Barren Countians who answered their country’s call during the Viet Nam Conflict.
They did their duty in a trying and difficult time. . . . — — Map (db m88010) WM
Near Washington Street at S. Race Street, on the right when traveling east.
This monument has been erected to the lasting memory of those men and women of Barren County who answered the call of their country in the Great War 1917-1918
Dedicated Nov. 11, 1988 — — Map (db m88124) WM
On Green Street at Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Green Street.
Taken from parts of Green and Warren counties. Glasgow, county seat, was founded in 1799. County received name from the “barrens” or prairies of this region.
Early explorers and settlers came through this area. In Civil War, first . . . — — Map (db m88132) HM
Near Green Street north of Washington Street, on the left when traveling north.
In Commemoration of Barren County’s
Two Congressional Medal of Honor Winners
First Sergeant William Logan Day
Co. E, 5th United States Cavalry
For gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches during 1872-73.
. . . — — Map (db m88130) HM WM
On Washington Street at S. Race Street, on the right when traveling east on Washington Street.
(Front Side)
Native son of Glasgow.
Internationally acclaimed
musical genius,
instrumentalist,
recording artist,
composer, arranger
and conductor
Received eleven gold and
two platinum records
(Back Side) . . . — — Map (db m88123) HM
On Race Street (West Public Square) (Business U.S. 68) north of Washington Street, on the left when traveling south.
On Dec. 24, 1862, main body of Morgan's Raiders made camp south of here. Capt. Quirk and scouts entered town although USA troops patrolled area. CSA scouts wished to celebrate Christmas Eve, and dismounted at tavern. A patrol of 2nd Mich. Cavalry, . . . — — Map (db m73020) HM
On Race Street (West Public Square) (Business U.S. 68) north of Washington Street, on the left when traveling south.
(side 1)
Confederate Congressional Medal of Honour
The President (CSA), in 1862, was authorized to confer a Medal of Honour upon one enlisted man of each company for “every signal victory.” At first dress-parade, . . . — — Map (db m73018) HM
Fort Williams
Fort Williams was ordered constructed in Glasgow in the spring of 1863. It was during the spring and summer of 1863 that the Union army began to build defensive works at strategic points in Kentucky to defend . . . — — Map (db m88139) HM
On Coral Hill-Lecta Road at Coral Hill Road (Kentucky Route 740), on the right when traveling east on Coral Hill-Lecta Road.
In 1855, John and Francis Marion Jones formed a partnership for selling goods at Myers Steam Mill on Beaver Creek in Barren County. A petition for a post office was granted in 1856 & name changed from Myers Mill to Coral Hill. Store was catalyst . . . — — Map (db m143082) HM
On N. Jackson Highway (U.S. 31E) 0.1 miles north of Horton Rigdon Road, on the right when traveling north.
On Jan. 12, 1939, the Goodnight substation was energized. The circuit powered 107 homes along 51 miles of power line in Barren Co. This substation was the first in Farmers RECC service territory. Electricity improved rural life, increased . . . — — Map (db m96997) HM
On S. Broadway Street at E. Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on S. Broadway Street.
Congregation formed ca. 1802, when Isaac Robertson, a member, donated lot for log structure erected here. Rev. John Howe was first minister. Present Gothic Revival sanctuary built ca. 1853. Church’s style of architecture features Tudor-arched window . . . — — Map (db m88133) HM
On 6 October, 1863, Confederate forces raided Fort Williams. Union losses were 9 KIA, 26 WIA and 226 POW. Confederate losses were 1 KIA and 4 WIA. — — Map (db m88142) HM
On N.L. Rodgers Wells Boulevard (Bypass U.S. 31-E) at Cross Street, on the right when traveling north on N.L. Rodgers Wells Boulevard.
Site of Civil War fort built in spring of 1863. Attacked Oct. 6 by Confederate Col. John M. Hughs and his 25th Tenn. Infantry. US troops under Maj. Samuel Martin surprised. Over 200 horses captured, part of fort burned, and 142 men taken prisoner, . . . — — Map (db m39405) HM
Near Fort Williams Way south of Cross Street, in the median.
General Joseph H. Lewis, commander of the famous Orphan Brigade, is buried just down the hill from Fort Williams. The Orphan Brigade was composed of the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th and 9th Kentucky Infantry regiments along with two batteries of . . . — — Map (db m72389) HM
On Leslie Avenue south of Barrett Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
The Glasgow Municipal Cemetery is situated on what was originally farmland on the outskirts of town, owned by the Depp and Lynn families. This cemetery is Glagow's third public burying ground. Glasgow's first graveyard was located behind the First . . . — — Map (db m71563) HM
Federalized Jan. 6, 1941 as Battery B, 106th A.A. BN.
Sailed for Europe April 30, 1942.
Fought in 8 campaigns–Algeria-French Morocco, Tunisia, Sicily, Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, Southern France, Rhineland and Central Europe.
Captain . . . — — Map (db m88119) HM WM
On Tompkinsville Road (Kentucky Route 63) at Bristletown Road, on the left when traveling north on Tompkinsville Road.
Henry Clay Morrison
Famed Methodist preacher & pioneer of the Holiness movement. He came to Barren Co. at age 2 & was raised by his grandparents near here. He became one of nation’s premiere evangelists and was editor of the Pentecostal Herald . . . — — Map (db m143080) HM
On E. Main Street (State Highway 90) 0.1 miles east of Franklin Street, on the right when traveling west.
(Side One)
Home of Arthur Krock
Called dean of Washington newsmen, Glasgow’s native son (1886-1974) grew up here with his grandparents, Emmanuel and Henrietta Morris. He began his career in journalism with the Louisville . . . — — Map (db m87980) HM
On E. Main Street (State Highway 90) east of Franklin Street, on the right when traveling west.
Preston H. Leslie, born Ky., 1819. Died Montana, 1907. Completed term of Gov. John Stevenson from Feb. to Sept., 1871, when elected 27th Governor of Kentucky. Known for his sound judgment of State affairs and meeting the needs of growing population . . . — — Map (db m87981) HM
On U.S. 31 E at Lexington Drive, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 31 E.
Henry Skaggs and two companions trapping beaver, winter 1770-71, were probably first white men in this area. Named Long Hunters due to long period away from home in the East. Came through Cumberland Gap, 1769, in party led by James Knox. Skaggs’ . . . — — Map (db m87978) HM
On Washington Street / South Public Square at South Race Street, on the right when traveling east on Washington Street / South Public Square.
Born in Hiseville (Barren Co.). Graduate of Kentucky State Univ.; later member of Board of Regents. Also studied at Indiana Univ. and Peabody Coll. As principal of Ralph J. Bunche School, Twyman led its merger with Glasgow High School to achieve . . . — — Map (db m82469) HM
On S. Race Street south of Main Street (Kentucky Highway 90), on the left when traveling south.
As Morgan’s command was marching out of Alexandria, Tennessee en route to Muldraugh Hill, a battalion of the 2nd Michigan Cavalry was ordered from Gallatin, Tennessee to Munfordville. The two forces met at Glasgow, Kentucky on Christmas Eve, 1862. . . . — — Map (db m88035) HM
On Race Street at Washington Street, on the left when traveling south on Race Street.
(Front Side)
The first female public official in Barren Co., she was elected in 1913, seven years before women were allowed to vote. She was Barren Co. schools superintendent from 1914-1917. Instrumental in unifying local schools to . . . — — Map (db m88116) HM
On Finney Road (Kentucky Route 252) 0.1 miles Old Kentucky Road 252, on the left when traveling east.
Prized by frontiersmen, now rare collectors' items; they were made by three Settle generations in Barren County. Starting in 1800, William made flintlocks at Rocky Hill. A son, Felix, had shops in Glasgow, Roseville. Felix's sons, Simon and Willis, . . . — — Map (db m143078) HM
On Race Street at Washington Street, on the left when traveling south on Race Street.
This Glasgow native was the first African American woman to earn a pilot’s license in the U.S., 1937. That year, she also earned masters degree from Northwestern Univ. She was first African American officer in Civil Air Patrol (1941) & first . . . — — Map (db m88118) HM
On Hiseville-Park Road (State Highway 740) at Seymour-Park Road (State Route 571), on the right when traveling north on Hiseville-Park Road.
Civil War’s first Kentucky Federal death, Oct. 10, 1861, 4 miles east. A Union company slipped through the graveyard at night to arrest C.B. Hutcherson, a local Southern sympathizer. Ten poorly equipped recruits from CSA camp of Gen. Joseph Lewis, . . . — — Map (db m97001) HM
On North Jackson Highway (U.S. 31E) 2.3 miles south of Kentucky Route 218, on the left when traveling south. Reported missing.
On CSA invasion of Kentucky, resulting in battle of Perryville, Gen. Leonidas Polk’s wing moved thru here, Sept. 16, 1862, to attack USA troops at Munfordville.
Two of Kentucky raids by CSA Gen. John Hunt Morgan’s cavalry routed thru here, . . . — — Map (db m79208) HM
On Old Dixie Highway (State Highway 255) west of J. Brown Road, on the right when traveling east.
Erected by Wm. Bell, 1830. Stage stop for his lines that brought visitors to Mammoth Cave when first promoted. Famed in U.S. and Europe for elite patrons, cuisine and magic peach and honey brandy for “Joy before the journey’s end”, until it burned . . . — — Map (db m96715) HM
Near Mammoth Cave Parkway (State Highway 255) 1.3 miles north of Interstate 65, on the right when traveling north.
A trip on the Mammoth Cave Railroad wasn’t comfortable, and it wasn’t posh. It was a means to an end, a destination most of its passengers anticipated with a mixture of excitement and foreboding — the caves.
They came by the . . . — — Map (db m96714) HM
Near Mammoth Cave Parkway (State Highway 255) 1.3 miles north of Interstate 65, on the right when traveling north.
On July 14, 1859, a slave was lowered into a pit discovered on the farm of Jesse Coats. He saw glistening calcite crystals that he thought were diamonds. The first public tour was made by a wedding party on August 19, 1859. Guidebooks were written . . . — — Map (db m96712) HM
On Bethel Ridge Road, on the left when traveling north.
Longview Cemetery, Bethel, is grave site of one of the most noted and best-loved Kentucky journalists. Born 1918 in Benton, he gained renown from his column, "Joe Creason's Kentucky," in the Louisville Courier-Journal. His popular book by same name . . . — — Map (db m110166) HM
On U.S. 60 at Old River Road, on the left when traveling west on U.S. 60.
Caney Furnace
Stood five miles south. This stone stack, built 1837-38 by Harrison Connor and Joshua Ewing, Sr., was among first iron furnaces west of the Alleghenies to be equipped with a hot-blast oven, a device to preheat the air blown . . . — — Map (db m110123) HM
On Kentucky Route 36 just south of Olympia Spring Road and Old State Road, on the left when traveling north.
This famous resort, known by 1791
as Mud Lick Springs, was favored
for a century by such prominent
visitors as Henry Clay. First
stagecoach route in Kentucky began in
1803 between here and Lexington.
Many Lexingtonians fled here . . . — — Map (db m146665) HM
Formed from Montgomery County, 1811. Named for its many mineral springs. The birthplace of CSA Gen. John B. Hood and US Senator Richard H. Menefee. Owingsville named for Col. Thomas D. Owings. Organizer US 28th Inf. Reg., 1812. Associate in . . . — — Map (db m26286) HM
On West Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
In Memory of those heroic sons of Bath County who made the supreme sacrifice in the Great World War that liberty and justice might not perish from the earth.
1917 – 1919
Asa Arrasmith •
Spencer Boyd •
Felix Clark •
John W. Darnell . . . — — Map (db m130968) WM
On Kentucky Route 36, on the left when traveling north.
Bourbon Iron Works Jacob Myers from Richmond, Va. took up land grants here on Slate Creek, 1782. He built the first iron blast furnace in Ky., 1791. John Cockey Owings and Co. formed to operate furnace. Utensils and tools supplied settlers. . . . — — Map (db m110121) HM
This famous Revolutionary War hero, who rode 40 mi. to warn Jefferson, Patrick Henry and other legislators of British approach, June 3, 1781, is buried in Bath Co. Jack Jouett of Va. galloped all night from Cuckoo Tavern to Monticello to . . . — — Map (db m26285) HM
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