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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BN9_bourbon-county-world-war-i-monument-a-war-memorial_Paris-KY.html
This building is dedicated to the men of Bourbon Countywho served their country during the World War. 1917 - 1918 Sacred to the memoryof those who died for Liberty, Justice and Peace. Charles Adair * Joseph H. Holt * Bishop Batterton * Willi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BN8_mae-street-kidd_Millersburg-KY.html
(side 1) Born in Millersburg, Kidd devoted much of her life to civil rights causes. Served as representative in Ky. state legislature, 1968-85, earning her nickname, "Lady of the House."Kidd led Ky.'s ratification of 13th, 14th, and 15t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TW0_csa-at-paris-1862_Paris-KY.html
Gen. John Hunt Morgan's cavalry on first Kentucky raid after its Cynthiana victory came to Paris, July 18, 1862. Citizens group had held out for days but surrendered. Warned of Union force nearby, CSA escaped pursuit, returned to Tenn. Paris occup…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1A45_johnstons-inn_Paris-KY.html
Robert Johnston, a Revolutionary War captain, was born in Virginia in 1749. He and his wife operated a tavern in their house here from 1796-1812. Located on what was the main road between Maysville and Lexington, this inn served stage and horsebac…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMY6R_william-holmes-mcguffey_Paris-KY.html
Born September 23, 1800-Died May 4, 1873 Famous for his eclectic readers which introduced thousands of children to the treasures of literature. At this site he taught from 1823 to 1826 before joining the faculty of Miami University.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTAI_eades-tavern_Paris-KY.html
This log building lined with adz-hewn cherry was built as a tavern. In 1795 it became first post office in Paris. Thomas Eades then served as tavern owner and postmaster. Robert Trimble had home and law office here before becoming U.S. Supreme Cou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTAG_duncan-tavern_Paris-KY.html
Built in 1788. Gathering place of pioneers. Shrine, Museum, Library. Restored by Kentucky Daughters of the American Revolution.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTAF_john-edwards-1748-1837_Paris-KY.html
As early legislator, Edwards was member of the Virginia House of Delegates in 1781-83, 1785, 1786. He was a delegate to the convention to ratify Federal Constitution, June 1788, and to conventions that separated Kentucky from Virginia. Edwards ser…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTAD_bourbon-county-1786_Paris-KY.html
Named for the royal French family who aided the colonies in the War of Independence. Bourbon was one of nine Virginia counties formed before Kentucky became a state in 1792. From its original area all of twenty-four counties and parts of ten other…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNYN_silas-baptist-church_Paris-KY.html
Organized by 20 members of the Cooper's Run Church in 1800, with the help of Ambrose Dudley, George Eve and Augustine Eastin. They built at this site on land given, 1798, by Charles Smith, Sr. The log structure was replaced by a brick house of wor…
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