Wolfe County, 1860
Inscription
Formed from parts of Breathitt, Morgan, Owsley, and Powell counties, it was the 110th created. Named for Nathaniel Wolfe, 1810-65, a native of Virginia, reported to be first graduate of University of Virginia. In Kentucky, he was Commonwealth's Attorney for Jefferson County, for 13 years, 1839-52. Member of State Legislature, 1853-55, 1859-63.
Location
AddressCampton, Courthouse lawn, KY 15
CityCampton
CountyWolfe
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.735017, -83.547283
Sources
More markers in Wolfe
USA Gens. Morgan CSA
Campton, KY
General George W. Morgan's 9,000 USA force, cut off from supplies at Cumberland Gap, retreated 200 mi. in 16 days to Greenup on Ohio River.
USA Gens. Morgan CSA
Hazel Green, KY
General George W. Morgan's 9,000 USA force, cut off from supplies at Cumberland Gap, retreated 200 mi. in 16 days to Greenup on Ohio River.
Swift's Silver Camp
Campton, KY
John Swift's fabulous journals report silver operations in East Kentucky.