William Prince/Founder of Princeton
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N 37° 06.575 W 087° 52.919
16S E 421636 N 4107392
A sign commemorating the founder of Princeton, KY.
Waymark Code: WMCJ78
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 09/11/2011
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William Prince-Born in Virginia, his family moved to Spartanburg Co., S.C. in 1768. During the Revolutionary War, he served as captain in Col. Benjamin Roebuck’s S.C. Spartan regiment. After completing his military duty, he led a party of family & friends through Cumberland Gap. In 1782, they settled on Red River in Tenn.
(Reverse) Founder of Princeton- In 1797, Prince explored area in Ky. called Eddy Grove, on Eddy Creek. He found a large spring and fertile land. He moved his family to Kentucky the next year. Prince’s Town was established in 1805. After his death, his widow gave 50 acres on which the first courthouse was built. The town later became known as Princeton.
Marker Name: William Prince (Reverse) Founder of Princeton
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 2330
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Caldwell Historical Society, Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways, Prince Family
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