CAMPBELLSVILLE / TAYLOR COUNTY
N 37° 20.489 W 085° 20.722
16S E 646567 N 4134039
CAMPBELLSVILLE in Campbellsville,Kentucky on Courthouse lawn, US 68
Waymark Code: WMH3RY
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 05/17/2013
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CAMPBELLSVILLE
First settled about 1800. Town, established by Legislature, 1817, was made seat of government when county was formed. It was named for Adam and Andrew Campbell who with three brothers came from Va., settling on father's land grants. Adam and Andrew among founders of town. Andrew died, 1819; Adam was prominent farmer and leader in Taylor County affairs. See over.
(Reverse) Taylor County - Kentucky's l00th. Established by Legislature, 1848, formed from a part of Green County. Named for Gen. Zachary Taylor, famed Kentucky soldier. Noted as Indian fighter: Ft. Harrison, War of 1812; Black Hawk War, 1832; Florida Seminoles, 1837. Defeat of superior Mexican forces at Battle of Buena Vista, 1847, made him a national hero. Elected US President, 1848. Over.
Marker Name: CAMPBELLSVILLE / TAYLOR COUNTY
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number (for official markers): 995
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
KENTUCKY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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