County Named, 1798
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For Robert R. Livingston, 1746-1813. N.Y. provincial convention, 1775; Continental Congress, 1775-77, 1779-81; one of committee to draft the Declaration of Independence. Sec. of Foreign Affairs, 1781-83. Administered oath to Washington, first president, 1789. Appointed minister to France by Jefferson, 1801-04.
Partner of Robert Fulton in constructing first steamboat.
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Mantle Rock - 1/2 mile
KY 133, KY
During winter of 1838-1839, the Cherokees were forced to leave their Smoky Mountain homes for Oklahoma territory.
Grand Rivers Furnace
Grand Rivers, KY
Built 1/2 mile west, 1890-91, by the Grand Rivers Coal, Iron and Railroad Co. Two stacks, each one 60 ft. high with a maximum inner...
Hopewell Furnace
KY 70, KY
Also called Ozeoro, built 1/2 mile north in 1848 by Wm.
Underwood Furnace
KY 70, KY
Built 3/4 mile north in 1846-47 by James C. Sloo and Leonard White.
Gower House
Smithland, KY
Erected about 1780: one of the luxury inns built to accommodate the travelers on the Ohio River.