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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EJV_wilderness-road-inn_London-KY.html
Site of home-tavern built, 1804, by John Freeman on Revolutionary War land grant. The tavern stood beside historic Wilderness (wagon)Road built by Kentucky between Cumberland Gap and Crab Orchard in 1796. A principal highway, it promoted settlemen…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EJU_csa-returns-to-tenn_London-KY.html
After Battle of Perryville, Oct. 8, 1862, CSA gathered at Bryantsville on 11th. Pursuing Union force did not attack but destroyed sources of food. CSA Gen. Bragg started moving forces south, Oct 13. USA under Gen. Buell pursued to here, where he d…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16MX_first-lt-carl-h-dodd-medal-of-honor-winner_Corbin-KY.html
(side 1)First Lt. Carl H. Dodd This Medal of Honor recipient was born in Harlan Co. Dodd served with Co. E, 5th Regimental Combat Team, U.S. Army. He was awarded the medal for heroic action in the Korean War for capture of Hill 256, a key terra…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGC3_birthplace-of-kentucky-fried-chicken_North-Corbin-KY.html
Birth of a LegendKentucky'sMost Famous CitizenColonel Harland Sanders began the part of his life that brought him fame in a small gasoline service station on the opposite side of this highway. Born on September 9, 1890, near Henryville, Indiana he…
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