Kentucky Historical Marker #0165
Greensburg Courthouse. One of the oldest public buildings still standing in Kentucky. Built between 1802-1804 by Robert Ball, Edward Bullock, Thomas Metcalfe, Walter Bullock and Daniel Lisle. Used as courthouse for 135 years. Jane Todd Crawford Library on second floor. Originally cast in August 1960.
US 68, Courthouse Lawn, Greensburg, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #1239
Green County, 1792. Formed from parts of Lincoln and Nelson counties. The last of seven formed during first legislature. Named for General Nathanael Greene, who, in the Revolutionary War, commanded a unit at Boston, 1776; helped plan defense of New York; fought at Trenton, Brandywine and Monmouth. Sent south by Washington. Greene's Carolina campaign forced British to leave Charleston, 1782.
Corner of US 68 & W. Court St., South Public Square, Greensburg, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0148
Long Hunter Camp. Long Hunter collection camp. In 1771, a small party of Long Hunters surprised Daniel Boone. He was alone and singing when found.
Off KY 61, 8 mi. S. of Greensburg, Greensburg, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0603
Civil War Generals. Union Generals from Greensburg. Major General William T. Ward, 1808-1878. U. S. Congressman 1851-53. He recruited three regiments in this area. On Sept. 2, 1864 Atlanta surrendered to him. In Sherman's March to Sea. Brig. Gen. E. H. Hobson, 1825-1901, leader of 13th Ky. Inf., engaged at Shiloh, Corinth, Perryville. July 1863, pursued Morgan across Ky. to his capture in N.E. Ohio. Dedicated July 4, 1963. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Civil War Generals
Corner of Depot & Hodges Sts., Greensburg, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0719
Lincoln's Mentor. Three miles west, birthplace of Mentor Graham, 1800-86, "The Man Who Taught Lincoln." Sixty years a teacher. Green County 1818-26. After Illinois voted down slavery, moved to New Salem, 1826. There, from 1831-37, as tutor and friend, he had incalculable influence on Abraham Lincoln, his public life. Graham died at 86, South Dakota. Reburied at New Salem, Ill., 1933.
KY 61, 8 mi. N. of Greensburg, Greensburg, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0844
Home of Early Minister. Home of the Rev. David Rice, founder of first Presbyterian churches west of Alleghenies, 1784. Born in Va., 1733; moved to Danville, Ky. in 1788 after having founded "Rice's School," or Transylvania Seminary, near there, 1785. Member, State Constitutional Convention, 1792; urged gradual emancipation. Came here, 1798, forming in this area two churches. Died age 83.
Adjacent to 119 N. Main St., Greensburg, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0846
Lincoln's Law Partner. Birthplace of William H. Herndon, 1818. Family moved to Illinois, 1820. An anti-slavery advocate and partner with Abraham Lincoln in practice of law, 1844-61. Herndon, Mayor of Springfield; State Bank examiner. After Lincoln's death, devoted life to biography of his friend. Wrote "Herndon's Lincoln: The True Story of a Great Life," 1889. Died 1891, Springfield, Illinois.
Corner of S. Main St. & E. Columbia Ave., Greensburg, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #1311
Cumberland Trace. The road over which most pioneers traveled westward across Kentucky. After Declaration of Independence, pioneers moved westward at an ever-increasing rate to claim frontier. This offshoot of the Wilderness Road turned west at Logan's Fort, Lincoln Co., passing through here. Glover's Station, now Greensburg, and Pittman's Station were settled along this trail in 1779 and 1780.
KY 61 at Trace Creek, 1 mi. N. of Greensburg, Greensburg, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0183
Jane Todd Crawford. This pioneer woman rode a horse from this home sixty-four miles to Danville. On Christmas Day 1809 was operated on by Ephraim McDowell, M.D., for an ovarian tumor. Four weeks later she came back after recuperating from the world's first ovariotomy. Originally installed on August 22, 1962. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Jane Todd Crawford
KY 61, 7.5 mi. S. of Greensburg, Greensburg, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #2441
William Mentor Graham 1800-1886. Graham was born & raised in Green Co. He was headmaster of Greensburg Academy, located at this site, from 1818-1823. In 1826, he moved to New Salem, Il. where Abraham Lincoln attended his school learning grammar and arithmetic. They remained close and Lincoln invited Graham to sit on the platform for his 1861 presidential inauguration.
101 S. Second St., Greensburg, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #1082
Unique Father and Son. Reuben Creel, Greensburg native, appointed by Lincoln as consul from U.S. to Chihuahua, Mexico, 1863. Served until 1866. His son Enrique C., in turn, served as ambassador from Mexico to U.S., 1907-09. Reuben went to Mexico with Gen. Ward, Greensburg native, serving as his interpreter during Mexican War. Remained after the war. Early home stands here. See over. (Reverse) Unique Father and Son - Enrique Creel born in Mexico, 1854. Wealthy banker. Member Mexican National Congress, 1898-1904. Was ambassador to U.S., 1907-09. Governor of Chihauhua. Served as official interpreter at meeting of Pres. Taft and Mexican Pres. Diaz in 1912. Minister of Foreign Affairs until Revolution of 1913, when his property was confiscated. Fled to United States. Died in Mexico, 1931. Over.
Corner of E. Columbia Ave. & Pendleton Ct., Greensburg, KY, United States