Little Floyd
Posted by: 
Markerman62
N 37° 34.264 W 082° 38.441
17S E 355112 N 4159490
On US 23 in Tram.
Waymark Code: WMNKHW
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 03/29/2015
Views: 9
In 1845, Ky. Legislature put Mare Creek farm of Tandy R. Stratton in Floyd County. In Pike since it was formed from Floyd, 1821. Strip separates farm area from Floyd, forming "island" in Pike. Reported to be the only instance in U.S. His grandfather set up Stratton Settlement, 1796, at mouth of Mare Creek and with two others directed laying out of Prestonsburg. 1797.
Marker Name: Little Floyd
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number (for official markers): 905
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
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