Kentucky Historical Marker #0806
Site of Casey Home. Home of Col. William Casey, early Ky. pioneer and great-grandfather of Samuel L. Clemens (Mark Twain). Born in Va., came to Ky. in 1779. Built Casey Station on Dix River. In 1791 moved to Russell Creek near here. Member second Kentucky Const. Conv., 1799. Trustee, town of Columbia, 1802. Presidential elector, 1813. Died here, 1816. Casey County named for him, 1806.
3 mi. SW of Columbia, KY 80, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0807
A Founder of D.A.R.. Mary Desha, one of four founders of the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1890, taught public school here, 1875-1885. Designer of society's seal. Taught in Alaska schools, returned to Washington, successfully advocated reforms. Granddaughter of Joseph Desha, Kentucky's tenth governor. Born, Lexington, 1850. Died, Washington, 1911. Buried, Lexington Cemetery.
Maxwell & Mill Sts., Lexington, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0808
County Named, 1821. For Zebulon M. Pike, 1779-1813. Born New Jersey. Entered army, 1794; served on frontier. Sent to trace Mississippi River source, 1805, and to explore headwaters of Arkansas and Red Rivers, 1806, when he discovered Pikes Peak. Brig. Gen. Pike killed in attack on York, Canada, April 27, 1813. Military burial, Sackett's Harbor on shore of Lake Ontario, N.Y.
Pikeville, Courthouse lawn, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0809
County Named, 1842. For Robert P. Letcher, during term as Governor of Kentucky, 1840-1844. Born Va., 1788; came Ky. in 1800. Ky. Mounted Militia, War of 1812. Legislature, 7 years, Speaker of House, two years. U.S. Congress, 1823-1835. Presidential elector in 1836. During term as governor he proclaimed first Thanksgiving. Minister to Mexico, 1849-1852. Died 1861; buried Frankfort Cemetery.
Near Whitesburg, US 119, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0810
Station Camp. Indian Trading Post and camping ground. Called "Ah-wah-nee," a grassy place, by the Shawnees who hunted here and obtained their lead supply in this vicinity. In 1769, Daniel Boone, Squire Boone, and Joseph Proctor were first of many pioneers to use camp, which is located on an old buffalo trace known as War Road, then a direct route from Boonesborough to the East.
West Irvine, KY 52, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0811
County Named, 1835. For DeWitt Clinton, 1769-1828. In New York Senate, nine years; in U.S. Senate, 1802-03, where he introduced XII Amendment, present method of electing U.S. president, vice president. Mayor, New York, nine years; leader, tax supported school movement. Lieut. Gov., 1811-13; Gov., 1817-21, 25-28. Sponsor of Erie Canal, 1816-25. County from Cumberland and Wayne.
Albany, Courthouse lawn, US 127, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0812
Renowned Congressman. 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. Candidate for nomination for president, 1912 Democratic Conv., through 46 ballots, but lost. Buried, 1921, Bowling Green, Mo.
Lawrenceburg, US 127 Business, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0813
County Named, 1843. For Judge William Owsley, who was prominent in the Old Court-New Court Controversy, 1823. Born in Virginia, 1782. Came with parents to Lincoln County, 1783. Studied law with Judge John Boyle. State Legislature, two terms. Appointed Court of Appeals; served 15 years. State Senate, 1832-34; Secretary of State, 1834-36; Governor of Kentucky, 1844-48. Died, 1862.
Booneville, Courthouse lawn, KY 11, 30, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0814
County Named, 1870. For Col. John P. Martin, born Va. 1811, came to Kentucky in 1828. State House of Representatives, 1841-43; U.S. Congress, 1845-47. State Senator, 1857-61. Delegate from State at large to Democratic National Convention, 1856. Delegate to futile Ky. Peace Convention in Sept., 1861. Floyd County citizen for seventeen years. Died there in 1862 at age 51. (Reverse) Henry L. Clay, D.D. - One of the distinguished natives of Martin County. Teacher in the schools here and in Williamson, W. Va. Ordained into the Methodist Ministry, serving 33 yrs. in W. Va. Dist. Supt. in Ashland, Charleston and Huntington. On committee that formed The Methodist Church, 1939, uniting the Northern, Southern and Protestant Methodists. Rev. Clay born Inez 1875, died Florida 1964.
Inez, Courthouse lawn, KY 3, 40, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0815
County Named, 1822. For Daniel Morgan, 1736-1802. Born N.J. Moved to Va. Pontiac's War and Dunmore's expedition to Pa., 1774. Attack on Quebec, 1775. Colonel in command of Va. corps of 500 sharp shooters at Saratoga, Oct. 1777. A master of military art. As Brig. Gen. led victory at Cowpens, Jan. 1781. In command, suppression of Whiskey Rebellion, 1794. U.S. Congress, 1797-1799.
West Liberty, Courthouse lawn, US 460, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0816
County Named, 1867. For George Robertson, 1790-1874. Born in Ky. In Congress, 1817-21, sponsored organization territory of Arkansas. Ky. Legislature eight years, six as Speaker; promoted the common-school system. Member Ky. Court of Appeals, 1829-34 and 1864-71. Professor of law in the Transylvania University, 1834-57. County was formed from parts of Bracken, Harrison, Mason, Nicholas.
Mt. Olivet, Courthouse lawn, US 62, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0817
County Named, 1799. For Col. John Floyd. Born Amherst County, Va., 1750. Led party to survey land now Kentucky, 1774. With George Rogers Clark's Indian expeditions. Back in Va., joined Colonial navy. Captured, taken to England. Escaped. Built Floyd's Station, 1779 or 1780, nearby what is now Louisville. Named Lieut. of Jefferson Co., part of Va., 1781. Killed in Indian ambush, 1783.
South Lake Dr., Prestonsburg, US 23, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0818
Coach and Four. Monticello-Burnside Stage, nine passenger stagecoach drawn by four horses. It was started in 1896 by Charles Burton, who had operated freight "jolt wagon." Route was 20 miles, uniting Monticello with railroad at Burnside. Mail also carried. Part of route followed was an old buffalo trace. This route, the last to operate in Kentucky, closed in 1915.
Monticello, KY 90, 92, Monticello, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0819
Morehead House. Built by Mark Hardin, Registrar, Ky. Land Office, in 1810. Before Civil War, home of six prominent Kentuckians; among whom were John Harvie, Pres., Bank of Ky., and, for 13 years, Charles S. Morehead, Governor (1855-59). Lawrence Tobin acquired it in 1874 and it was held by heirs to 1961. He built railroad, Lexington to Louisville, and was local merchant 48 years.
Main & Washington, Frankfort, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0820
Rogers Station, 1780. Site of station located on 1,000-acre tract "marked and improved" in 1775 by Col. James Rogers. Born Va., 1742, died Ky., 1828. Fought in Dunmore's War, 1774, and Revolutionary War. Appointed Colonel, Nelson Co., Ky. Militia and the Justice of the Peace by Patrick Henry, Gov. of Va. Signer of "Petitions of Early Inhabitants of Ky." for separation from Va.
4 mi. W. of Bardstown, US 62, Bardstown, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0821
Muhlenberg County. Formed 1798 out of parts of Logan and Christian counties. Named for Gen. Peter Muhlenberg, 1746-1807, of Pa. Ordained minister, 1768. "A time to preach and a time to fight." Entered Revolutionary Army as Col., Eighth Va. (German) Regt. Active from 1776 to surrender of Yorktown. U.S. Congress, Senate. Collector of Customs, Phila. Many from his regiment pioneered here.
Courthouse lawn, US 62, Greenville, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0822
County Named, 1810. For Gen. Richard Butler, b. 1743, Ireland. Came to America, 1760. Officer during Revolutionary War. Indian agent, 1784; Supt. Indian Affairs for Northern Dist., 1785. With George Rogers Clark negotiated Indian treaty, 1786. As Maj. Gen., second in command, was killed on St. Clair's expedition against Indians into Ohio country, 1791. Butler out of Logan, Ohio counties.
Morgantown, US 231, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0823
Butler's Birthplace. Gen. Wm. O. Butler, born here in 1791, died Carrollton, Ky. 1880. In War of 1812: the River Raisin, Pensacola, and New Orleans. Gen. Andrew Jackson's staff 1816-17. Cited for heroism in Mexican War 1846-48. U.S. Congressman 1839-43. Although defeated for Gov. 1844, Vice Pres. 1848, U.S. Senate 1851, he was one of the most prominent, best-liked Democrats in state.
US 27 & Jct. of Hall Rd., S. of Camp Nelson Cem. entrance, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0824
Home of U.S. Jurist. Justice James Clark McReynolds, born here, 1862. His home through life. Law practice in Nashville and New York. Asst. U.S. Atty. General, 1903-07. Later, as U.S. Attorney General, 1913-14, known for enforcement of Sherman Anti-Trust Law. For 27 years a distinguished Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, 1914-41; an opponent of New Deal measures. Died in Washington, D.C., 1946.
South Main St., Elkton, KY 181, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0825
County Named, 1822. For Col. Richard Calloway. Came to Ky. with Daniel Boone, 1776. One of founders of Boonesborough, he instilled confidence in success among other settlers. In one year, 1777, appointed Col. of Militia; Justice of the Peace; elected a representative of Ky. County in General Assembly of Va. Killed by Indians at Boonesborough 1780. County formed from Hickman.
Courthouse lawn, US 641, Murray, ,