Benj. Logan-Pioneer / James Knox-Pioneer

Benj. Logan-Pioneer / James Knox-Pioneer (HM2IVP)

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N 38° 11.244', W 85° 16.694'

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Benj. Logan~~Pioneer


In French and Indian, Dunmore's, Revolutionary Wars. In 1775 came to Kentucky with Boone, Henderson. Separated at Hazel Patch. Built Logan's Fort (St. Asaph's), 1776. In Virginia Assembly, 1781-87; Ky. conventions to separate from Va. and to draft Ky. state constitution. Defeated twice for Governor. Born Va., 1743; died 1802. Buried 2½ miles South. See other side.

James Knox~~Pioneer


Led 40 "Long Hunters" to Kentucky in 1770. Knox, with nine, built camp in area now Green County. He returned to Virginia, 1771. Major in War of Revolution. Represented Kentucky in Virginia Assembly, 1788. State Senator from Lincoln County, 1795-1800. Born Ireland, came to Virginia at age 14 years. Died 1822. Buried in the Logan graveyard. See other side.
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HM NumberHM2IVP
Series This marker is part of the Kentucky: Kentucky Historical Society series
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Year Placed1964
Placed ByKentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways
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Date Added Wednesday, July 17th, 2019 at 11:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 650786 N 4228008
Decimal Degrees38.18740000, -85.27823333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 11.244', W 85° 16.694'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 11' 14.64" N, 85° 16' 41.64" W
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