Rockcastle County, 1810
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Markerman62
N 37° 21.170 W 084° 20.313
16S E 735729 N 4137337
Located in front of the courthouse on E. Main St and Church St.
Waymark Code: WMR7R4
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 05/23/2016
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The 52nd Kentucky county created, out of Knox, Lincoln, Madison, Pulaski counties. Isaac Lindsey, who came here with a hunting party in 1767, observed a lone rock which resembled an ancient castle. From this the river was named, later the county. Dr. Thomas Walker and party, first white men to visit the interior of Kentucky, were at this rock as early as 1750.
Marker Name: Rockcastle County, 1810
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number (for official markers): 1254
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Transportation
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