Bowling Green

Bowling Green (HM2DD5)

Location: Bowling Green, KY 42101 Warren County
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Country: United States of America
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N 36° 59.542', W 86° 26.344'

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Founded in 1796 by Robert Moore who built cabin at the Big Spring located here. This spring water was nucleus around which the town grew. Moore, his brother, George, and James Stewart posted bond of 1,000 English pounds to establish town in 1797. First courts met in Moore's home. Named "Bolin Green," 1798, traditionally because of bowling grounds located on site.
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HM NumberHM2DD5
Series This marker is part of the Kentucky: Kentucky Historical Society series
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Year Placed1966
Placed ByKentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Monday, January 7th, 2019 at 10:02pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 549914 N 4094172
Decimal Degrees36.99236667, -86.43906667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 36° 59.542', W 86° 26.344'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds36° 59' 32.52" N, 86° 26' 20.64" W
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Area Code(s)270, 502
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 803 Chestnut St, Bowling Green KY 42101, US
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