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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KO2_meffords-fort_Maysville-KY.html
Built of boards of the flatboat on which George Mefford, his wife, & thirteen children, of Maryland, descended the Ohio in 1787. Many such houses were built along the river prior to 1800.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KO1_alexander-w-doniphan_Maysville-KY.html
Born, 1808, about five miles west. Moved to Mo., 1830. As Brig. Gen., Mo. Militia, quelled Mormon riots with no bloodshed, 1838; refused execute Prophet Smith and others court-martialed. In 1846, Mexican War, formed lst Reg. Mo. Mounted Volunteers…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KO0_washington-baptist-church-cemetery-washington-baptist-cemetery_Maysville-KY.html
Washington Baptist Church Cemetery
Site of Limestone Baptist Church (renamed Washington), organized in 1785 by Wm. Wood, first pastor. He and Arthur Fox, Sr., bought land from Simon Kenton and laid out Washington that year. Wood gave land for t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KNZ_hemp-in-kentucky-hemp-in-mason-county_Maysville-KY.html
Hemp in Kentucky
First crop grown, 1775. From 1840 to 1860, Ky. production largest in U.S. Peak in 1850 was 40,000 tons, with value of $5,000,000. Scores of factories made twine, rope, gunny sacks, bags for cotton picking and marketing. State's…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KN3_charles-young-birthplace_Mayslick-KY.html
Third Negro to graduate from West Point Military Academy. Colonel, United States Army. Distinguished for his service in Haiti and Liberia as a military organizer, map maker and road builder.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KN1_morgans-last-raid_Maysville-KY.html
On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders entered state June 1, 1864, took Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on 9th, took Lexington on 10th, and Cynthiana on 11th. USA under General S. G. Burbridge defeated CSA next day. Morgan …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KN0_morgans-last-raid_Mayslick-KY.html
On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders entered state June 1, 1864, took Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on 9th, took Lexington on 10th, and Cynthiana on 11th. USA under General S. G. Burbridge defeated CSA next day. Morgan …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E1O_stanley-f-reed-1884-1980_Maysville-KY.html
This Mason Co. native was Associate Justice of U.S. Supreme Court from 1938 to 1957. Served in Ky. General Assembly, 1912-16. Under Hoover and Roosevelt, Reed helped rescue nation from the Depression, as General Counsel of Federal Farm Board and a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3DK_rosemary-clooney_Maysville-KY.html
Rosemary Clooney1928~2002
Born in Maysville, Rosemary Clooney topped the chart with "Come On-A My House" in 1951. Other hits include "This Ole House" and "Hey There." Her first film, The Stars Are Singing, premiered at Maysville's Russell Theat…