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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NBR_hurricane-creek-miner-memorial_Hyden-KY.html
This memorial is dedicated to the 38 men who died here in the explosions in mine Shafts 15 and 16, on December 30, 1970
Miners who gave so much that future generations may benefit with a better life
They sacrificed for their families, labor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NB5_hurricane-creek-mine-disaster_Hyden-KY.html
On December 30, 1970 an explosion caused by coal dust that was ignited by explosives occurred in mine shafts 15 and 16. The blast resulted in the deaths of 38 men. A lone survivor was blown out of the mine. The disaster occurred exactly one year a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1L48_leslie-county-veterans-memorial_Hyden-KY.html
(North Face)
World War I
Frank Baker · Birchel Begley · Riley Causey · Joe Colwell · William N. Hoskins · John S. Huff · McCoy Lewis · Chester Melton · George W. Mosley &mi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1L47_finley-mine-disaster-memorial_Hyden-KY.html
In memory of Leslie County miners killed in Finley Coal Company mine disaster December 30, 1970 at Hyden, Kentucky
This memorial donated by Justice and Lakes Monument Company McKee, Kentucky
Lonnie Collins · Holt Couch · Ho…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1L46_redbud-capital-of-the-world_Hyden-KY.html
Mountainous, rugged, isolated, beautiful - all of these words have been used to describe Leslie County. Named for Preston H. Leslie, Governor of Kentucky (1871-75), it was formed in 1878. Its county seat, Hyden, founded in 1882, was named for stat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1L3J_sgt-willie-sandlin_Hyden-KY.html
Only Kentuckian to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor in World War I. Born in Kentucky on Jan. 1, 1891. He enlisted 1917, serving as sergeant in 132d Inf., 33d Div. Medal was awarded for bravery, coolness in putting three machine-gun nests o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1L3I_mothers-and-babies_Hyden-KY.html
Mary Breckinridge founded the Frontier Nursing Service, 1925. Midwives from England helped to bring medical service that saved hundreds of mothers and babies of "remote hollows and hills of Clay, Leslie and Perry counties." 1928, a 28-be…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1L3H_leslie-county_Hyden-KY.html
Created 1878, from Clay, Harlan, and Perry counties. Named for Preston H. Leslie, Governor of Kentucky, 1871-75. Montana Territorial Governor, 1887-89, U.S. District Attorney, 1894-98, appointed by President Cleveland. Died 1907, buried in Montana.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1L2R_mary-breckinridge_Hyden-KY.html
Historical Chronology
Born February 17 in Memphis, Tennessee
Graduated from St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in New York City
Married and lived in Arkansas
Daughter, Polly, died shortly after birth
Son, Breckie, died at age four
Worked …