Fisher's Garrison, Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky
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N 37° 39.161 W 084° 45.486
16S E 697770 N 4169644
Stephen Fisher life history.
Waymark Code: WMJTPF
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 12/30/2013
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Stephen Albert Fisher, Rev. War soldier from Va., assigned in 1775 to active duty and wounded while serving with Colonel John Bowman's militia. Returned to Ky. in 1779 with wife Mary Magdalene Garr. He established garrison of military significance in vicinity of 400-acre settlement tract. Bros. Adam (in Rev.) & Barnett followed to Ky.
Presented by Col. Richard Hampton Fisher, S.A.R.
Marker Name: Fisher's Garrison
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 1909
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker: by Col. Richard Hampton Fisher, S.A.R. & Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways.
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