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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EGC_greenbo-lake-state-resort-park_Greenup-KY.html
Tribute to the Founders of Greenbo Lake State Resort Park-The progressive citizens of Greenup and Boyd Counties, aware of the need for outdoor recreation, organized the Greenbo Recreation Association February 25, 1952. This organization appointed …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EGA_buffalo-furnace-b-iron-made-in-kentucky_Greenup-KY.html
Buffalo FurnaceA major producer of iron in the Hanging Rock Region 1851-75, an important Union Army supplier in Civil War. Built by H. Hollister and Ross. Stone stack originally was 36 ½ feet high, with a steam powered air blast. Employing ab…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EG9_e-k-railway_Greenup-KY.html
A major factor in development of this area, the Eastern Ky. Railway opened from the Ohio River here to Argillite in 1867; finally reached Webbville, Lawrence Co., 1889. It hauled local timber, iron ore, and coal, but never fulfilled its owners' pl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EG7_jesse-stuart-1906-1984_Greenup-KY.html
This Kentucky Poet Laureate was born and lived most of his life in W-Hollow, near Greenup. An educator and prolific writer, Stuart authored books, short stories, and poems which portray Appalachian Ky. He received Guggenheim fellowship, 1937; nomi…