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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM69M_lt-presley-n-o-bannon-usmc_Frankfort-KY.html
First American to raise U.S. flag on foreign soil at Battle of Derne on shores of Tripoli, April 27, 1805. Led attack that overcame Barbary Coast pirates who were holding 180 American seamen for ransom. O'Bannon came to Logan County in 1807. Serve…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM68X_daniel-boones-grave_Frankfort-KY.html
Born 1734; died 1820. Entered Eastern Kentucky, 1767; explored Bluegrass Region, 1769-71; guided Transylvania Company, blazed Wilderness Trail, built Fort Boonesborough in 1775; directed defense of the fort, 1778; emigrated to Missouri, 1799; rein…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM68W_woodford-county-courthouse_Versailles-KY.html
On this courthouse square in 1790 Jesse Graddy built, of logs, first of county's four courthouses. Total cost was $22.50. James and Henry Thompkins completed second one, of stone, 1794. Third hall of justice, built of brick in 1812-13, cupola with…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM68V_church-of-christ-union_Berea-KY.html
Founded 1853 by the Rev. John G. Fee of Bracken County on the invitation of local citizens and Cassius M. Clay, who projected an antislavery community here. Open in full equality to all races and nonsectarian, the church had a leading part in esta…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM68U_cane-ridge-meeting-house_Paris-KY.html
Built by Presbyterians, 1791. Here Barton W. Stone began his ministry, 1796. Famous revival attended by pioneers of many faiths, 1801. Springfield Presbytery dissolved and "Christian Church" launched, June 28, 1804.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3JU_lincoln-knob-creek-farm_Hodgenville-KY.html
Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)lived on this 228 acre farm,1811-1816. He wrote in 1860"My earliest recollection isof the Knob Creek place."A younger brother was born here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3J0_lincoln-knob-creek-farm_Hodgenville-KY.html
Abraham Lincoln, sixteenthpresident of the United States,lived five years,1811 to 1816, onthis Knob Creek farm.Reference to his Kentucky years,Abraham stated "My earliestrecollection however, is of the Knob Creek place..."He and his sister Sarah,a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3DK_rosemary-clooney_Maysville-KY.html
Rosemary Clooney1928~2002
Born in Maysville, Rosemary Clooney topped the chart with "Come On-A My House" in 1951. Other hits include "This Ole House" and "Hey There." Her first film, The Stars Are Singing, premiered at Maysville's Russell Theat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2N1_maqs_Paducah-KY.html
Museum of the American Quilters Society opened April 25, 1991. Meredith and Bill Schroeder dedicated this facility to promote, preserve and perpetuate quilting. Paducah, Kentucky, home of the American Quilters Society, is visited by thousands of q…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2M6_my-old-kentucky-home_Bardstown-KY.html
Dedicated July 4, 1923State CommissionersGov. Edwin P. Morrow · Harry Giovanoli · A. T. Hert · Mrs. Clement French · Arch. H. Pullmam · Marvin H. Lewis · Young E. Allison · Mrs. A. T. Hert · …