Mary Ingles

Mary Ingles (HM1I01)

Location: Union, KY 41091 Boone County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 53.273', W 84° 45.044'

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— (Marker #1) Another Marker at Big Bone Lick State Park —

Reputed first white woman in Ky.
Shawnees captured her and two sons
in July 1755 at site Roanoke, Va.
Led to village at mouth of Scioto River,
separated from sons, taken to Big
Bone Lick. compelled to make salt
here; adopted by chief; given few
liberties. Escaped late fall with
another woman. After 40 days she
reached home. Died 1813, age 83.
A courageous, resourceful pioneer.
1965 Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways 859
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HM NumberHM1I01
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Marker Number859
Year Placed1965
Placed ByKentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Tuesday, November 25th, 2014 at 9:02am PST -08:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 695085 N 4306739
Decimal Degrees38.88788333, -84.75073333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 53.273', W 84° 45.044'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 53' 16.38" N, 84° 45' 2.64" W
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Area Code(s)859
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 3435 Beaver Rd, Union KY 41091, US
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