Logan
"Elmwood"
This was last home of Capt. John Lewis, born 1747 in Va.
Bethel College
Russellville, KY
The school began as a Baptist-sponsored high school for boys in 1854 and was chartered as a college in 1856.
Bowie, A Kentuckian
Russellville, KY
James Bowie, Col. of Texas Rangers and co-commander at the Alamo, was native of Logan Co. With 187 others-P. J. Bailey, D. W. Cloud, W....
Boyhood Home, 1793-1802
Adairville, KY
The Rev. Peter Cartwright, 1785-1872.
Brodnax-Conn House
Adairville, KY
H. P. Brodnax born 1769 Dinwiddie Co., Va.
Cedar House
Russellville, KY
Site of the seat of justice for all Western Ky.
Civil Rights Activist Author
Russellville, KY
Born near Russellville, Logan Co., the granddaughter of slaves, Alice Dunnigan gained recognition as a journalist and civil rights leader.
Civil War Skirmish/Future President
Russellville, KY
On September 30, 1862, 600 Union troops led by Colonel Benjamin Harrison came here and surprised an element of Confederate Colonel John...
Confederate State Convention
Russellville, KY
Here November 20, 1861, Confederate leaders from 64 Kentucky counties seceded from the Union.
County Named, 1792
Russellville, KY
For Gen. Benjamin Logan (1743-1802), pioneer and Indian fighter who called the Danville Assembly, 1784, leading to ten conventions...
Dromgoole's Station
Adairville, KY
Site of station, built 1788, one of several erected in this area.
Gasper River Meeting House
One of three churches of Reverend James McGready, a Presbyterian minister, in Logan County-Gasper River, Muddy River, and Red...
Governor's Corner
Russellville, KY
Home of Governor John Breathitt, born 1787, Virginia.
Governor's Corner
Russellville, KY
John J. Crittenden, 1787-1863, lived here, 1811-18.
John Littlejohn
Russellville, KY
Born Eng., 1756, came America, 1767.
John Littlejohn Cemetery
Russellville, KY
Burial place of John Littlejohn, esteemed Methodist preacher.
Lewis and Clark in Kentucky - William Clark's 1809 Visit & Death of Meriwether Lewis
Russellville, KY
William Clark, coleader of the famous Lewis & Clark Expedition, visited Russellville with his family October 3-7, 1809, while traveling...
Mc Cutchen Meadows
Auburn, KY
Earliest land grant to property is dated 1798 and signed by James Garrard, 2nd gov. of Ky.
O'Bannon House
Russellville, KY
Lt. Presley N. O'Bannon, USMC, the first American to raise our flag on foreign soil, April 17, 1805.
Old Bank, Robbed 1868
Russellville, KY
Part of building erected about 1810 by Wm.
Origin of Federal Highway U.S. 79
Russellville, KY
Origin of Federal Highway U.S. 79 - U.S. 79 begins in Russellville and runs 865 miles to Austin, TX.
Red River Meeting House
Three miles east is site of early pioneer church.
Rev. Valentine Cook (1763-1822)
Pioneer Methodist preacher who settled on Muddy River in 1806 where Camp Meeting was held, 1800.
Revolutionary War Widow
Abigail, wife of General Daniel Morgan, died in 1816 and was buried in family cemetery 1/2 mi. south.
Rhea Stadium
Russellville, KY
Rhea Stadium - Rhea Stadium was named for Thomas S. Rhea, a local & state political figure.
The Shaker Tavern
South Union Shaker Village, KY
Built 1869, nine years after the completion of the Louisville and Nashville railroad thru South Union land.
Town House of Maj. Richard Bibb
Russellville, KY
Bibb, a Revolutionary War soldier, was born in Va.
United Methodist Temple
Russellville, KY
Began 1808 as Methodist Society in home of Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Emmit with ten charter members.