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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BLJ_lyon-county-1854_Eddyville-KY.html
The 102nd Kentucky county. Formed from a part of Caldwell, it was named for Col. Chittenden Lyon. Born in Vermont, 1787. Came here with father, Col. Matthew Lyon, in 1801. Had large mercantile and farming interests. Member state legislature, 1813-…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BLC_inundated-site_Benton-KY.html
Birmingham, six miles north, was one of the oldest settlements in Marshall County and a major early boat landing. Settled 1849; named by British settlers for Birmingham, England. Town covered as Kentucky Lake formed; Kentucky Dam built, 1938-44. T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BLB_shelby-mccallum_Benton-KY.html
Born in Tn. in 1917, he moved to Benton in 1939 to manage the old Benton Theater. He served in the Army during WWII, then returned home & opened several drive-in theaters. He founded WCBL AM, Dec. 1954 and operated it for the remainder of his life…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BLA_james-r-lemon-1848-1919_Benton-KY.html
Owner and editor of Benton Tribune and Mayfield Messenger and author of a Marshall County history lived here. Lemon, in 1884, also founded Big Singing Day. This evolved from Southern Harmony, a hymn-singing custom popular in early 1800s, continuin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BL9_civil-war-action_Benton-KY.html
On March 23, 1864, two days before the Battle of Paducah, detached forces of Confederate Gen. Nathan B. Forrest's cavalry coming up from Columbus, Miss., and Union troops, both searching for horses, met by accident near here. In two skirmishes whi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BL4_golden-pond_Cadiz-KY.html
A town from 1882-1969. Named for nearby pond which gives a golden reflection from the sunrays. It was originally two settlements, Fungo and Golden Pond, later becoming one. Twice destroyed by fire and rebuilt, 1898 and 1936. The town prospered fro…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BL3_st-josephs-parish_Cadiz-KY.html
Settlement of German immigrants founded the first Catholic Church in the county, 1882, a mission of the Louisville diocese. Prussian agriculture, architecture, and traditions flourished under their influence. Due to migration the parish declined a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BL2_civil-war-sniper_Murray-KY.html
In 1862 Jack Hinson swore revenge against Union Army when two sons were executed as bushwhackers. From ambush he picked off men in blue uniforms on gun boats and on land. With a price on his head, he continued his vendetta until his gun bore 36 no…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BKZ_county-named-1820_Cadiz-KY.html
For Col. Stephen Trigg, Virginian. Came to Ky. as member of Court of Land Commissioners, 1779. Settled Trigg's Station near Harrodsburg, 1780. In Va. Legislature was active in establishing town of Louisville, 1780. Justice of Peace, on first Linco…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BKY_site-of-burnett-home_Cadiz-KY.html
Henry Cornelius Burnett, 1825-66, represented district, U.S. Congress, 1855-61. Presided at Russellville Convention in Nov., 1861, which formed Ky. provisional government. A member of Confederate Congress from Ky., 1861-65. After dispersal of CSA …