Early Settler
Inscription
Archelous Craft of Wilkes Co., N.C., was with small band of pioneers who immigrated to Upper Ky. River Valley in 1804. Born December 25, 1749, in Roanoke River area, Craft was a veteran of Revolutionary War; he fought in battles of Hanging Rock and Eutaw Springs. He died November 8, 1853. His unmarked grave is three miles north of Crafts Colly.
Presented by Craft Family Reunion Assoc.
Location
Sources
More markers in Letcher
Wreck at the Bridge
Letcher, KY
Saturday, March 26, 1966 Here, at the Lower Twin Bridge, five young men lost their lives in a tragic car wreck that devastated families...
Scotia Mine Disaster
Eolia, KY
One of the worst mine disasters in U.S. history.
Lt. Darwin K. Kyle
Jenkins, KY
This Congressional Medal of Honor winner fought in Korean War.
Jenkins
Jenkins, KY
Land bought by John C. C. Mayo and sold to Consolidation Coal Co. to develop town and coal mines.
Pilot-Spy-Hero
Whitesburg, KY
Francis Gary Powers and the "U-2 Incident" catapulted activities of the United States into world view.