Captain Isaac Cunningham, 1778-1842
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N 38° 02.914 W 084° 12.885
16S E 744399 N 4214866
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Waymark Code: WMF11D
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 08/04/2012
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Marker Number 2302
County Clark
Location 3375 Van Meter Rd., Winchester
Description
Commanded a company of Kentucky Mounted Volunteer Militia from Clark and Bourbon counties during the War of 1812. Served in state legislature 1816 and 1827. Sheriff & Clark County magistrate. Visitors to his farm included Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, Gov. James Clark, and Hon. Richard Menifee.
(Reverse) Grave of Capt. Isaac Cunningham- Isaac, and brother Robert, brought bluegrass seed from Virginia. They were among the first to cultivate bluegrass and use it as a crop in Ky. Also prominent in importing, breeding, and raising shorthorn cattle and thoroughbred horses. Isaac and his wife, Sarah Harness, are buried near this spot.
Subjects Cemeteries , Clay, Henry , Horses , War of 1812
Marker Name: Captain Isaac Cunningham, 1778-1842
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 2302
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
Presented by Cunningham - VanMeter descendants
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