War on the Big Sandy
Inscription
On mission to dislodge CSA from area, Colonel James A. Garfield's troops reached Paintsville on Jan. 6, 1862. Under threat of USA flank movement on left and rear, Gen. Humphrey Marshall abandoned his strong breastworks here at Hager Hill. Moving to Middle Creek he was overtaken on Jan. 10 by large USA force. After engagement Marshall retreated to Virginia.
Installed April 13, 1964.
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John C.C. Mayo - "Dreamer"
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Mayo (1864-1914) migrated to this county with his family at an early age.
Scuttle Hole Gap Road
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Paintsville
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The second oldest settlement in Eastern Kentucky, at first named Paint Lick Station.
County Named, 1843
Paintsville, KY
For Richard M. Johnson, native of Kentucky, US Vice-President, 1837 to 1841, US Rep.
The Walker Expedition
Paintsville, KY
Doctor Thomas Walker led first expedition of record from Virginia into eastern Kentucky and camped at present site of Paintsville in 1750.