First Cabin in Kentucky
Inscription
Near here is site of first structure built April 1750 by a white man in Kentucky. Erected by Dr. Thomas Walker's party while exploring in the interest of the Loyal Land Company.
For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: First Cabin in Kentucky
Location
AddressUS 25/Cumberlan Gap Parkway, Barbourville
CityBarbourville
CountyKnox
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.867721, -83.879922
Sources
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Union College
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Union College was incorporated in October 1879.
Flem D. Sampson (1875-1967)
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This Ky. Governor, born in Laurel County, attended Union College.
James D. Black (1849-1938)
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Kentucky's 39th governor, native of Knox Co., served for seven months in 1919.
County Named, 1799
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For Henry Knox, U.S. Sec.