Kentucky Historical Marker #0206
Loretto Sisters. In a log cabin, on this site, Rev. Charles Nerinckx, a pioneer missionary, founded the Sisters of Loretto at the Foot of the Cross, April, 1812. Since that time, their educational work has expanded to many parts of the United States and South America. Erected October 23, 1963. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: The Loretto Sisters and Loretto, KY
St. Mary, KY 84, 327, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0207
Loretto. Motherhouse and Novitiate of the Sisters of Loretto, an American congregation founded in 1812 by Reverend Charles Nerinckx, dedicated to education of youth. Located on the site of home of Rev. Stephen T. Badin, the first priest ordained in U.S. (1793). Erected October 23, 1963. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: The Loretto Sisters and Loretto, KY
Entrance to Loretto Academy, KY 49, 152, Loretto, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0208
Pewee Valley. Formerly "Smith's Station" - Setting of famous "Little Colonel" and other fictional portrayals of life in Pewee Valley by Annie Fellows Johnston. Her stately home, "The Beeches," 1/2 mi. N.W. Most prominent town founder was Henry S. Smith, 1802-83. A trustee of town, he owned property, surveyed roads, and helped establish girls' college and Pewee Valley Cemetery. Originally dedicated June 2, 1963. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Pewee Valley
Old L & N Depot, Pewee Valley, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0209
Saltpeter Cave. Saltpeter mined here from which gunpowder was made that was used by Kentucky riflemen during the War of 1812. There are remains of those works in cave. Reputed rendezvous for counterfeiters in early years. Artifacts and Indian graves found in cavern. Dedicated September 27, 1963.
344 Caveland Dr., Olive Hill, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0210
Stage Coach Inn. In 1833 Major John Gray, founder of Elkton, built an inn here as a relay house for his stage coach lines. Legend states that Andrew Jackson, Jenny Lind, and Jesse James were patrons. It was a Civil War Confederate hospital. Most of the original inn remains. Marker originally cast in 1964.
Jct. Hwys. 181, 79 & 41, west of Guthrie, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0211
U.S. Treasurer. Samuel Casey, 1788-1859, Treasurer of U.S., 1853-59, under Presidents Pierce and Buchanan. He resided 1811-59 in Caseyville, three miles west. Elected clerk of Circuit and County Courts; later, 1830-32, member of the State Senate. Installed August 21, 1964.
N. of Sturgis, near Jct. KY 109 & 130, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0212
Washington's Land. Filson's 1784 map of "Kentucke" showed "abundance of iron ore" here. General A. Spotswood visited area in 1797 and reported to George Washington, who purchased tract of 5,000 acres, Nov., 1798. His death, 1799, came before he could visit or develop the land. Installed August 20, 1964. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Washington's Land
W. of Yeaman Church of Christ, KY 54, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0213
Leslie County. Created 1878, from Clay, Harlan, and Perry counties. Named for Preston H. Leslie, Governor of Kentucky, 1871-75. Montana Territorial Governor, 1887-89, U.S. District Attorney, 1894-98, appointed by President Cleveland. Died 1907, buried in Montana. Erected on September 15, 1964.
Hyden, Courthouse lawn, US 421, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0214
A First in Steel. World's first continuous steel sheet rolling mill put into operation here, 1923. Conceived by John B. Titus and built by Armco, process rated as one of the great inventions in human history. In 1953 hot-strip mill replaced first continuous mill. Dedicated May 2, 1964.
Boyd Co. line, US 23, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0215
Union Memorial. The only Union monument south of the Mason-Dixon line erected by public subscription except those in cemeteries. This unique memorial was dedicated in 1884 to the 107 Lewis County soldiers who gave their lives for the Union during the Civil War. Erected August 21, 1964. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Union Memorial
Vanceburg, Courthouse lawn, KY 59, 3037, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0216
Carrollton. First settled 1792, incorporated as Port William 1794. Carroll County formed and name of town changed to Carrollton by the Kentucky Legislature, 1838, both honoring "Charles Carroll of Carrollton" of Maryland, bold signer of the Declaration of Independence. Installed July 21, 1964.
NE city limits of Carrollton, US 42, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0217
Stamping Ground. This area first explored April 1775 by William McConnell, Charles Lecompte and party from Penn. Buffalo herds had stamped down undergrowth and ground around the spring-origin of town's name. McConnell and Lecompte in Battle of Blue Licks, Ky., 1782. Installed May 15, 1964. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Buffalo Springs
Stamping Ground, Woodlake Pk., KY 1688, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0218
Lindsay's Station. Anthony Lindsay chose this site for his station, built about 1790. lt was located near Lecompte's Run, a branch of the Elkhorn named for Charles Lecompte, who was here with William McConnell and others in 1775. The station was on old buffalo trace, leading north to Ohio River, and was a regular stop for travelers and traders. Lindsay's grave is 100 yds. north. Installed May 15, 1964.
Jct. KY 227 & KY 368, Stamping Ground, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0219
Wilderness Road. Trail of thousands of pioneers through here, 1775 to 1811. Made into wagon road by Act of the Legislature 1796. Lifeline for Gen. George Rogers Clark's army at Falls of Ohio, Louisville, 1778-83. Road abandoned 1840. It followed ancient buffalo path. Dedicated November 12, 1966. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Wilderness Road/Logan's Station
KY 61, 1065, Okolona, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0221
Civil War Reunion. In their blue and gray uniforms, for over forty years, Civil War veterans gathered here annually. Around campfires, with song and story, friends and former foes revived war memories, and always a pilgrimage to graves of their comrades in cemetery on the hill. Dedicated September 6, 1964.
Ky. Christian College Campus, Old US 60, Grayson, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0222
First Explored. In 1754 James McBride canoed down the Ohio to the mouth of this river-now Kentucky. Here, as first explorer, he carved his initials and the date on tree, a landmark for 30 years. Cited for part in defense of Bryan Station and Battle of Blue Licks, 1782. Installed July 21, 1964.
2nd & Highland Ave., US 42, Carrollton, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0250
Dedicated to the memory of General Christopher Riffe 1764-1850. Site of His Cabin and Grave. Christopher Riffe accompanied Col. William Casey (Great-Grandfather of Mark Twain) to Kentucky in 1784. Riffe lived at Bryan's Station, Boonesborough, Logan's Station and Carpenter's Station. He bought 800 acres of land from the Grandfather of Abraham Lincoln. Riffe became the first white settler of Casey County in 1793. He was the first State Representative from Casey County, served seven terms. He fought in the Battle of the Thames (in which Tecumseh was killed) in the Kentucky Sixth Regiment. He was Lieutenant-General of the Kentucky State Militia. Dedicated May 26, 1956.
Middleburg Cemetery, Lynn St., Middleburg, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0501
Augusta in Civil War. By Sept. 1862, 6,000 Union troops had gone from this district. Only 100 Home Guards left, under Col. Bradford. On Sept. 27, Col. Duke with 350 Morgan Raiders attacked. Guards secreted in houses fought until Raiders penetrated area, burned and cannonaded houses. CSA losses of men and ammunition forced return to Falmouth and abandonment of raid into Ohio. Dedicated May 31, 1963. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Battle of Augusta
Augusta, KY 8, Augusta, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0503
Octagon Hall. An antebellum landmark built by Andrew Jackson Caldwell, an ardent advocate of the southern cause. Many Confederate soldiers found shelter here. Bricks were made, wood cut and finished, stone quarried on the place. The house erected by Caldwell and his men. Three floors, with four large rooms, hall and stairway. Large basement provided hiding place. Dedicated in August 1962. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Octagon Hall
N. of Franklin, US 31-W, ,
Kentucky Historical Marker #0504
A Civil War Reprisal. Near here on Nov. 2, 1864 four innocent Confederate prisoners were executed in reprisal for the murder of Union supporter, Robert Graham of Peaks Mill, Franklin Co. All Kentuckians: Elijah Horton of Carter, Thomas Hunt and John Long of Mason, Thornton Lafferty of Pendleton counties. Hunt's body reburied at Maysville, others in the Frankfort Cemetery. Dedicated in 1962. For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: A Civil War Reprisal
New Capitol Grounds, Frankfort, KY, United States