County Named, 1792
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For Gen. Benjamin Logan (1743-1802), pioneer and Indian fighter who called the Danville Assembly, 1784, leading to ten conventions preceding Kentucky's separation from Virginia, 1792. Logan served as a delegate in all ten, later in the legislature. Logan County was formed from part of Lincoln County, and organized immediately after Ky. admitted to the Union.
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More markers in Logan
Rhea Stadium
Russellville, KY
Rhea Stadium - Rhea Stadium was named for Thomas S. Rhea, a local & state political figure.
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.
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.
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...
Brodnax-Conn House
Adairville, KY
H. P. Brodnax born 1769 Dinwiddie Co., Va.