Historical Marker

First Settlement

Near Slayersville, KY 7/US460 · KY 7/US460 · Magoffin

Inscription

Archibald Prater, John Williams, Ebenezer Hanna, Clayton Cook and others attempted to settle here in 1794 but were driven out by Indians. They returned in 1800 and settled Licking Station on hill in horse shoe bend of river, a good defense against Indians.

Erected February 19, 1964.

Location

AddressNear Slayersville, KY 7/US460

CityKY 7/US460

Coordinates37.746350, -83.079200

Sources

Kentucky Historical Society

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