Drennon Springs - 9 miles. Discovered and used by Indians for medicinal properties. Claimed by Jacob Drennon and Matthew Bracken, July 26, 1773. On April 1, 1785, Patrick Henry, Governor of Virginia, issued to George Rogers Clark a patent for 400 acres including the springs. Site of the famous Drennon Springs Hotel and the Western Military Academy 1851.
by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Highways Department #0122 of the Kentucky Historical Marker series
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