County Named, 1799
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For Col. John Floyd. Born Amherst County, Va., 1750. Led party to survey land now Kentucky, 1774. With George Rogers Clark's Indian expeditions. Back in Va., joined Colonial navy. Captured, taken to England. Escaped. Built Floyd's Station, 1779 or 1780, nearby what is now Louisville. Named Lieut. of Jefferson Co., part of Va.
, 1781. Killed in Indian ambush, 1783.
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More markers in Floyd
Prestonsburg Toll Bridge
Prestonsburg, KY
This bridge, known as "Old Red Bridge," crossed the Levisa Fork of Big Sandy River.
The Battle of Middle Creek
Prestonsburg, KY
At this site, on Jan. 10, 1862, Union troops under Col. James A. Garfield defeated Confederates led by Gen. Humphrey Marshall.
Samuel May House
Prestonsburg, KY
Built in 1817 by Samuel May, this is the oldest house in Prestonsburg.
Little Floyd
In 1845, Ky. Legislature put Mare Creek farm of Tandy R. Stratton in Floyd County.
Boone Salt Springs
David, KY
Discovered by Daniel Boone and one or two companions while exploring Eastern Kentucky, winter 1767-68.