William Ramey ~ Elkhorn City, KY
N 37° 18.239 W 082° 21.094
17S E 380220 N 4129451
A Kentucky Historical Marker for William Ramey in Elkhorn City placed by the Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways.
Waymark Code: WMP36W
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 06/21/2015
Views: 6
Marker text:
William Ramey, born ca. 1782, came from North Carolina. He purchased 200-acre tract near the mouth of Elkhorn Creek in 1816. Served as justice of the peace, sheriff, and commissioner of roads in Pike Co. Acquired thousands of acres by land surveys and county court orders. The founder of Elkhorn City, his descendants still live in the area. Presented by Elkhorn City Area Heritage Council and Descendants of William Ramey.
Location: Elkhorn City, Patty Loveless and Russell Streets, KY 80 & 197
Marker Name: William Ramey
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): K-2073
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
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