Founder of Hazard

Founder of Hazard (HM1E1L)

Location: Hazard, KY 41701 Perry County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 14.916', W 83° 11.729'

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Elijah Combs and seven brothers came with parents to Kentucky, 1790. He was first settler here; leader in forming county, named for Com. Oliver Hazard Perry, 1821. He deeded land on which Hazard stands to trustees, 1826. Member of Legislature, 1840.
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HM NumberHM1E1L
Series This marker is part of the Kentucky: Kentucky Historical Society series
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Marker Number758
Year Placed1964
Placed ByKentucky Historical Society - Kentucky Department of Highways
Marker Condition
8 out of 10 (1 reports)
Date Added Tuesday, October 21st, 2014 at 10:23am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 305279 N 4124709
Decimal Degrees37.24860000, -83.19548333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 14.916', W 83° 11.729'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 14' 54.96" N, 83° 11' 43.74" W
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Area Code(s)606
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 705 Main St, Hazard KY 41701, US
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Marker sits in front of the Perry County Courthouse.

Aug 14, 2015 at 7:58am PDT by judgelawless

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