Jefferson County
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emurock
N 38° 15.257 W 085° 45.550
16S E 608566 N 4234756
A Kentucky Historical Marked located on West Jefferson street.
Waymark Code: WM3GDY
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 04/03/2008
Views: 30
Text on marker: Jefferson County
One of three original counties formed when Kentucky Co., Virginis, was divided by Va. Act in 1780. Other 2 counties were Lincoln and Fayette. Jefferson included 19 present-day counties; parts of 11 others. By 1811 reduced to present boundaries. Named for Thomas Jefferson, then governor of Va.; author Declaration of Independence; third U.S. President. 1801-1809.
Marker Name: Jefferson County
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number (for official markers): 1441
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of highways.
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