Historical Markers and War Memorials in Shelbyville, Kentucky
Shelbyville is the county seat for Shelby County
Shelbyville is in Shelby County
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On Taylorsville Road (Kentucky Route 55) at Brunerstown Road, on the left when traveling north on Taylorsville Road.
Benj. Logan~~Pioneer
In French and Indian, Dunmore's, Revolutionary Wars. In 1775 came to Kentucky with Boone, Henderson. Separated at Hazel Patch. Built Logan's Fort (St. Asaph's), 1776. In Virginia Assembly, 1781-87; Ky. conventions to . . . — — Map (db m136853) HM
On Washington Street (Business Kentucky Route 55) at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street.
Birthplace of Governor Augustus Owsley Stanley
A. O. Stanley, Governor of Ky. from 1915-19, was born May 21, 1867, in Shelbyville and lived in this house as a child. The son of Rev. Wm. and Amanda Owsley Stanley, he was school principal . . . — — Map (db m136869) HM
On Eminence Pike (Kentucky Route 55) 0.6 miles north of Bellview Road, on the right when traveling north.
In memory of and appreciation
for its founders and operators
John Cameron and Mary King Brown
John Edwin and Sarah Logan Brown
Edwin Logan and Mona Lewis Brown
Edwin Logan, Jr. and Wm. Lewis Brown — — Map (db m203115) HM
On Main Street east of 6th Street, on the left when traveling east.
Lewis and Clark in Kentucky 1806 Return of Expedition
Meriwether Lewis & William Clark, leaders of the 1803-06 journey to the Pacific, visited Shelbyville several times. In Nov. 1806, on the Expedition's return, Lewis arrived with . . . — — Map (db m136887) HM
On Washington Street (U.S. 60) at 5th Street, on the left when traveling west on Washington Street.
Lynching in America
Racial terror lynching between 1877 and 1950 claimed the lives of thousands of African Americans and created a legacy of injustice that can still be felt today. Following the Civil War, fierce resistance to equal rights for . . . — — Map (db m203123) HM
On Washington Street (U.S. 60) at Jail Hill Road, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street.
In the early morning of January 15, 1911, a White mob abducted three Black men named Eugene Marshall, Wade Patterson, and Jim West from the Shelby County Jail. Although reports indicate that police were aware of the threat of mob violence, law . . . — — Map (db m175130) HM
On Eminence Pike (Kentucky Route 55) 0.5 miles north of Bellview Road, on the left when traveling north.
Pioneer Station
Squire Boone's Station or Painted Stone, half mile west on Clear Creek. Founded by Squire Boone and others, 1779. Born Penn., 1744, taken to N.C. as child. Came Ky. with brother Daniel in 1769. In summer 1775 came here, . . . — — Map (db m175128) HM
On Washington Street (U.S. 60) at 5th Street, on the left when traveling west on Washington Street.
Reconstruction in America
The end of the U.S. Civil War and the emancipation of enslaved Black people ushered in the era of Reconstruction. America had an opportunity to drastically change the experience of formerly enslaved Black people . . . — — Map (db m203119) HM
On Washington Street (Business Kentucky Route 55) at 6th Street, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street.
For 114 continuous years, an outstanding school for girls. Directed by the founder 54 years then by one family 60 years, it ranked among nation's foremost college preparatory schools.
Principals
Mrs. Julia A. Tevis 1825-1879
W. T. . . . — — Map (db m136854) HM
Near 5th Street south of Main Street (Kentucky Route 53), on the right when traveling south.
This tablet is dedicated
in memory of the boys of Shelby County who gave
their lives and were wounded in the World War.
Those Who Gave Their Lives
{List of names}
Those Who Were Wounded . . . — — Map (db m137633) WM
On Main Street (U.S. 60) at 5th Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Formed from a part of Jefferson County, it was the third created after Kentucky became a state. Named in honor of Isaac Shelby, 1750-1826, first Kentucky governor, 1792-96; elected again 1812-16. In the Revolutionary War, Indian campaigns, and War . . . — — Map (db m136872) HM
On Midland Trail (U.S. 60) at 5th Street, on the right when traveling east on Midland Trail.
This fountain was purchased jointly in 1895 by city and county from J. L. Mott Iron Works, New York. It was erected at intersection of Fifth and Main Sts. upon the completion of Shelbyville's first public water works. Moved in 1914 to public square . . . — — Map (db m161768) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 60) at 5th Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
"Painted Stone" 2½ miles north on Eminence Road, thence, ½ mile west to site on Clear Creek. For nearly 2 years, only large station on the Wilderness Road, between Harrodstown and the Falls of the Ohio River. Ground plan found among papers . . . — — Map (db m136884) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 60) at 6th Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Established in 1859 by George A. Armstrong and was known for its good food and lodgings. Guerrilla leader Ed Terrell stopped here briefly, May 26, 1866. Attempting to escape, he was mortally wounded nearby. Brigadier General Henry H. Denhardt was . . . — — Map (db m136871) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 60) at 5th Street on Main Street.
The Blockhouse
Built in 1858 by townspeople for civil defense against guerrillas. Located in middle of intersection. Measured 12 by 18 feet with loopholes on all sides. Manned by townsmen when alarm sounded. Several encounters with gangs . . . — — Map (db m136885) HM
