Kentucky Historical Marker #0666
4-H Craft Center. Established 1963 by 4-H Clubs of McCreary County, the first such center in the U.S. developed by 4-H Clubs. The original log cabin built on this site in a 200-acre land grant to John Abbott, 1842. Abbott and Indian wife, Oocella, lived in cabin until 1863. The cabin used continuously as a home by five generations until rebuilt as "Falls 4-H Craft Center." Erected in 1964.
4 mi. W. of Cumberland Falls Park, KY 90, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0667
Lincoln Acquitted. Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of United States, won his first law case here, 1827. Charged by the Commonwealth of Kentucky with operating ferry without license; Lincoln pleaded his own case in trial at the home of presiding Justice of the Peace, Samuel Pate. Pate encouraged Lincoln to study law and loaned him books. Lincoln often visited here on "law days." Erected in 1964. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Lincoln Acquitted
3 mi. W. of Hawesville, KY 334, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0668
A Renowned Senator. Ollie M. James born 1871, three miles N.W. United States Representative, 1903-13, and Senator, 1913 until death, 1918. Chairman, Democratic National Conventions that nominated Woodrow Wilson for President, 1912 and 1916. Last speech, in Senate Feb. 1918, upheld Wilson's conduct of World War I. "Liberty will be safe and Americanism secure." Monument in Marion Cemetery. Erected in 1966. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: A Renowned Senator
4 mi. W. of Marion, US 60, KY 297, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0669
Bitter Antagonism. During the Civil War animosity between Union and Confederate sympathizers in Breathitt County led to deaths of 20 citizens and 44 CSA and USA men discharged or on furlough. They were killed in personal fights, ambushes, or by murders at their homes. CSA scout, Jesse Spencer, murdered and home wrecked by Bill Strong's Raiders, Jan. 1863. Spencer buried on hill. Originally erected in May 1964. Knocked down twice, repaired twice. Not replaced after being broken in 1966.
3 miles north of Jackson, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0670
Sandusky Station, 1776. James and Jacob Sadowski (later Sandusky) came from Virginia in 1774 with Hite's surveying party and helped lay out Harrodstown. James chose site at Pleasant Run Spring, 150 feet S.E. of here for settlement. Harrod's men helped him erect fort in 1776. He and Jacob moved, 1785, to present Jessamine County; James' son, Anthony, stayed. Family long identified with area. Erected June 29, 1964. For more information, see ExpoloreKYHistory Sandusky Station
6 mi. NE of Lebanon, 4 mi. N. of US 68 on KY 1195, Lebanon, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0671
A Skirmish in 1861. Sept. 1861, General S. B. Buckner with 5,000 CSA occupied Bowling Green, part of Confederate defense line along Ky.-Tennessee border. Purpose: to prevent USA moves south, provide base for future CSA moves north. Scouting in this area, October 31, CSA attacked home guard and small Union force here. After skirmish, CSA retired "with three buggy loads of killed and wounded." Originally erected in July 1964.
Cromwell, US 231, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0672
"Aunt Julia" Marcum. Only woman, as a fighter, to receive a U.S. pension: special Act of Congress, 1884. Marcum home in Tenn., a depot for southerners going north to Union army. She lost eye; badly wounded defending home against marauders; then the family came here. Unionist father killed in action. Her life devoted to patriotic, religious work. Died in 1936, age 91, military funeral.
Williamsburg, Courthouse lawn, US 25-W, Williamsburg, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0673
The Confederates Here. CSA Gen. John H. Morgan's Cavalry on first Kentucky raid defeated USA here, July 17, 1862. Burned railroad depot and Union stores. June 11, 1864, Morgan again took area. Next day reinforced USA defeated CSA who retreated to Virginia. Gen. Henry Heth's forces held Cynthiana, Sept. 6-17, 1862, in Confederate threat to Covington. See map on other side. Erected in 1964.
US 27 north of viaduct, Cynthiana, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0674
Confederates Here. On CSA invasion, Bragg's army of 28,000 camped here, September 20 to October 3, 1862. Moved to Harrodsburg, then met Buell's Union army in Battle of Perryville, Oct. 8. CSA Gen. John H. Morgan, on raid, camped here, Dec. 29, 1862. On a later raid, July 6, 1863, Morgan delayed here by night-long skirmish with 25 Union cavalrymen. See map on other side. Erected June 29, 1964.
Courthouse lawn, US 62, 150, Bardstown, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0675
Sawyier's Inspiration. Paul Sawyier, "The River Artist," painted scenes of Kentucky River gorge while living on houseboat near here, from 1908 to 1913. The noted artist created over 2,000 paintings, mostly landscapes of Central Kentucky-State Capitol, Kentucky River and Elkhorn Creek. Born in Ohio, 1865, he spent most of his life in Kentucky. Died in New York, 1917. Buried Frankfort. Installed June 2, 1964. For more see ExploreKYHistory: Sawyier's Inspiration
Hall Rd. & US 27, S. of Camp Nelson Cem., ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0676
CSA Returns to Tenn.. After Battle of Perryville, October 8, 1862, Confederate forces retired to Bryantsville. Union forces did not attack but destroyed sources of food. General Braxton Bragg began retreat, Oct. 13, in two columns under Generals Polk and Smith. Polk's moved thru here with USA pursuing. The CSA columns retired thru Cumberland Gap, October 19-24. See map on other side. Erected in 1964.
Courthouse lawn, US 25, Mt. Vernon, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0677
Morgan's First Raid. CSA General John H. Morgan's first Kentucky raid covered 1,000 miles, July 4 to July 28, 1862-24 days. Left Tenn. with 900 men, returned with 1200, captured 17 towns, 300 horses, destroyed Union supplies. Here, July 21, Morgan took over telegraph line and countermanded USA orders to pursue. Destroyed commissary stores, wagons, arms. Moved on to Monticello. See map. Erected in 1964.
Library lawn, Somerset, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0678
Founder of Edmonton. Edmund Rogers, 1762-1843. In the Virginia campaign of the war and the Revolution and at surrender of Cornwallis, 1781. As surveyor, joined General George Rogers Clark, his cousin, in 1783. A year later, came to area south of Green River. He made earliest surveys on Barren River and tributaries and settled here. Laid out Edmonton in 1800. Family burial ground to the south. Erected in 1965.
Courthouse lawn, US 68, Edmonton, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0679
Roy Stuart Cluke. Site of home and farm from which Cluke enlisted in the Confederate army. Commissioned Colonel of 8th Regt. Ky. Cavalry CSA, Sept. 1862. Immediate action in Ky. won the confidence of Gen. John H. Morgan; was with Morgan in Dec. 1862 and July 1863 raids when captured in Ohio. He died December 31, 1863, in U.S. prison, age 39. Buried near Morgan in Lexington Cemetery. Erected October 7, 1964.
6 mi. W. of Winchester on KY 1927, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0680
Angles. Home of Alben W. Barkley, 1937-56. A good example of Greek Revival architecture. Built in 1868 by Colonel Quintus Quincy Quigley. Location on sharp angles of three tracts of land source of its name. In early married life Barkley and his wife dreamed of owning it. Dream realized after 30 years. Beloved home for 19 years while Senator and Vice President. Over. (Reverse) "The Veep" - Alben W. Barkley, Vice President of United States, 1949-53. Member U.S. Senate, 1927-49 and 1955-56; Senate Democratic leader 13 years: House of Representatives 1913-27. Born in Lowes, Ky., 1877. Death came at Washington and Lee Univ., 1956. Last words of address to students, "I would rather be a servant in the house of the Lord than to sit in the seats of the mighty." Over. Dedicated June 9, 1964. For more information see ExploreKYHistory
Blandville Rd., Paducah, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0681
Artist of Confederacy. Nicola Marschall designed the Stars and Bars, official flag of Confederacy, and gray uniform of the Southern army, March 1861. Born, 1829, St. Wendel, Germany, he came to U.S. (Alabama) in 1849 to continue professionally in art. Noted portraits: Jefferson Davis, other Confederates; Lincoln and other Presidents. In 1873 he came to Louisville where he died, 1917. Dedicated May 31, 1964.
Cave Hill Cem.(Section 5), US 60, Louisville, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0682
Murdoch of Buckhorn. Harvey Short Murdoch, 1871-1935, came from Brooklyn, N. Y. and as Field Secretary of E. O. Guerrant's Society of Soul Winners founded Witherspoon College in 1902. Became Presbyterian Child Welfare Agency. Log cathedral built 1907. Murdoch was pastor until his death. "To Buckhorn and Eastern Kentucky he brought a love for baseball, for education and for God." Dedicated October 3, 1964.
Buckhorn, KY 28, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0683
Invasion and Retreat. On route of Gen. E. Kirby Smith's Confederate invasion of Kentucky, fall 1862, concurrent with that of Bragg to the west. At Richmond Kirby Smith defeated USA, then occupied Lexington, Sept. 2. The Battle of Perryville prevented CSA plan to take Central Kentucky. Kirby Smith's army joined Bragg's, moving through here, Oct. 19-24, on return to Tennessee. See map other side. Erected May 28, 1965.
Pineville, US 25-E, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0684
First Kentucky Cavalry. Casey County, home of one-third of this Union regiment and of its commanders Col. Frank L. Wolford and Col. Silas Adams. Others came from eight nearby Ky. counties. Recruited July 1861, trained at Camp Dick Robinson. Saw active service from Wildcat Mt. battle, Oct. 19, 1861, until mustered out, Dec. 31, 1864. Became famous for skill and daring. See over. (Reverse) 1st Ky. Cav. - Efficient in battle, infantry as well as cavalry. Unsurpassed in fighting guerrillas and scouting. In Mill Springs, Perryville and Lebanon (Tenn.) battles and scores of other engagements. Led pursuit of CSA Bragg's retreat, Oct. 1862. First Kentucky was at surrender of John Hunt Morgan, Ohio, July 1863. Later that year in East Tenn. and Sherman's Atlanta campaign, 1864. Dedicated September 5, 1964. For more information on Frank Wolford and the 1st Kentucky Union Cavalry see ExploreKYHistory: Colonel Frank Wolford
Liberty, Courthouse lawn, Near US 127, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0685
On Confederate Routes. CSA Gen. J. H. Morgan's cavalry on first Kentucky raid, returning from Cynthiana, burned Dix River bridge above here and camped on July 20, 1862. Burned 120 USA wagons here and at Somerset. (See map on other side.) After battle of Perryville Oct. 8, 1862, CSA retired to Bryantsville. Then retreated in two columns to Tenn. One of them moved thru here. Dedicated October 4, 1964.
US 150, Crab Orchard, ,