County Named, 1819 ~ Harlan, KY.
N 36° 50.817 W 083° 19.262
17S E 293054 N 4080408
A Kentucky Historical marker placed on the courthouse lawn in 1964 by the Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways.
Waymark Code: WMQDPM
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 02/11/2016
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County Named, 1819
Marker Number 785
County Harlan
Location: Harlan, Courthouse lawn, US 119, 421.
Description:
For Major Silas Harlan, born Va., 1752, came to Ky. in 1774. Built Harlan's Station, 7 miles south of Harrodsburg on Salt River, 1778. Commanded spies, 1779, in Illinois campaign of Gen. George R. Clark, who said: "He was one of bravest soldiers that ever fought by my side." Killed, 1782, at the battle of Blue Licks while commanding his detachment. Buried at Blue Licks.
Marker Name: County Named, 1819
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 785
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways.
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