Historical Marker

Olympian Springs

Olympian Springs, KY 36 · Olympian Springs · Bath

Kentucky marker

Inscription

This famous resort, known by 1791 as Mud Lick Springs, was favored for a century by such prominent visitors as Henry Clay. First stagecoach route in Kentucky began in 1803 between here and Lexington. Many Lexingtonians fled here from cholera epidemic of 1833. 28th US Infantry camped here during War of 1812.

Civil War cavalry battle was fought here, Oct. 19, 1864.

Location

AddressOlympian Springs, KY 36
CityOlympian Springs
CountyBath

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