"The Cedars"
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Built in 1847 by Benjamin Lone Rogers, around a log cabin that dates back to 1789. Mansion took its name from a cluster of trees that originally grew in front of the house. This transitional Greek Revival structure is one of the oldest brick houses in Grayson County. It was center of Rogers Springs community, named for its mineral and fresh-water springs.
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Shaw's Station
Leitchfield, KY
Named for Benham (Bonum) Shaw, this pioneer settlement (today's Leitchfield) was located at the headwaters of Beaver Dam Creek.
Leitchfield Landmarks
Leitchfield, KY
Leitchfield was laid off 1810, and named for David Leitch, prominent landowner and founder of Leitch's Station.
Jack Thomas House
Leitchfield, KY
First story, east wing of house, was the earliest brick residence in Grayson County.
Revolutionary War Soldier
Falls of Rough, KY
George Eskridge, born in Virginia in 1763, served in Revolutionary War, having enlisted in the Virginia Continental line at an early age.
County Named, 1810
Leitchfield, KY
For Col. William Grayson, 1740-90, aide-de-camp to Gen. Washington.