Founder of Hazard
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This historical marker is located in front of the old Perry County Courthouse in Hazard, Kentucky.
Waymark Code: WM3QMF
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 05/05/2008
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Founder of Hazard
(Marker Number: 758)
County: Perry
Location: Hazard, Courthouse, KY 7, 15
Description: Elijah Combs and seven brothers came with parents to Kentucky, 1790. He was first settler here; leader in forming county, named for Com. Oliver Hazard Perry, 1821. He deeded land on which Hazard stands to trustees, 1826. Member of Legislature, 1840.
Marker Name: Founder of Hazard
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 758
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Highway Department
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