Pioneer Settler
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ggmorton
N 36° 41.426 W 085° 08.126
16S E 666580 N 4062151
A marker on the square in Albany.
Waymark Code: WM2638
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 09/10/2007
Views: 35
William Wood (1773-1851), native of Virginia, was a founder of Cumberland and a leader in Clinton Co. He represented Cumberland Co. (when Clinton was part of it) in the General Assembly for 23 years. One of the founders of Clear Fork Baptist Church, first in Clinton County. Wood served with distinction in the War of 1812; commissioned brevet major.
Marker Name: Pioneer Settler
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 1516
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
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