County Named, 1825
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For Captain John Edmonson, b. 1764, Va. In War of Revolution a private in company led by father. Battle of King's Mountain, 1782. Came to Ky., 1790. In War of 1812, raised rifle company in Fayette County. Killed at battle of River Raisin, Jan. 22, 1813. One of nine leaders killed then for whom Ky. counties are named.
Edmonson formed from Grayson, Hart, Warren counties.
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Chameleon and Chalybeate Springs
Chalybeate Springs, KY
Chameleon Springs- Pioneer “long hunters” often camped at mineral springs located nearby.
Kyrock
Sweeden, KY
Bituminous sandstone, better known as rock asphalt, composed of silica sand that is saturated with oil.
Early Settlers of the Forks
John Swadden Sanders and brothers Joseph, Joshua, and Samuel were among earliest settlers of Forks region, between Nolin and Green Rivers.
Mill Hole Farm - Prehistoric Site
US 31-W, KY
One mile west is an archaeological site located about 200 yards southeast of Federal style house built in early 1800s.
Nolin Furnace
KY 2067, KY
Also called Baker Furnace after its ironmaster, John H. Baker; was built in 1848, a mile north, by Craddock & Co. The top of the stone...