Maddoxtown
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One of many freetowns in central Kentucky, settled by former slaves during the post-Civil War period. So named after white landowner Samuel Maddox who first sold small lots to African Americans in 1871. By 1877, seven families lived in
Maddoxtown and worked on Mount Brilliant and other area farms.
[Reverse]
The first Maddoxtown church was erected in 1875 and served for a time as a community school. Land for present First Baptist Church was purchased in 1877. Will Harbut, famous groom for Man O’ War, lived in Maddoxtown from the early 1920s until his death, October 3, 1947.
Dedicated October 6, 2007.
For more, see ExploreKYHistory: Maddoxtown
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