Historical Marker

Price's Meadow

Ky 90, 10 mi N of Monticello ยท Wayne

Kentucky marker

Inscription

This tract of land was once the home of Cherokee Chief Chuqualatague (Doublehead), the last chieftain along the Cumberland River. Camp site in 1770 of the Long Hunters; in 1774 of Daniel Boone and Michael Stoner; from 1775 until after 1800 site of Benj. Price's Station, one of the few in Ky. to withstand Indian attacks, 1777.

In 1784 part of grant to George Rogers Clark.

Location

AddressKy 90, 10 mi N of Monticello
CountyWayne
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.927033, -84.757800

Sources

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