FIRST- Cholera Epidemic in U.S.-Winchester, KY
Posted by: 
Don.Morfe
N 37° 59.466 W 084° 10.158
16S E 748582 N 4208609
First cholera epidemic in U.S. reached here. Seventy-five victims were buried in East Broadway Cemetery in 1833. The cemetery was used until 1854. It is now maintained as a memorial of that terrible tragedy.
Waymark Code: WM171GY
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 11/20/2022
Views: 0
Location: Intersection of East Broadway Street and Park Avenue, Winchester KY 40391.
TEXT OF KENTUCKY HISTORICAL MARKER:
East Broadway Cemetery-In 1833 town trustees bought about an acre for $45 for public burial ground. First cholera epidemic in U.S. reached here. Seventy-five victims were buried here in 1833. John Ward, town trustee and a leader in forming cemetery, and his wife were both plague victims. The cemetery used until 1854. Maintained as a memorial of that terrible tragedy.
FIRST - Classification Variable: Item or Event
Date of FIRST: 01/01/1833
More Information - Web URL: [Web Link]
|
Visit Instructions:As a suggestion for your visit log, please make every effort to supply a brief-to-detailed note about your experience at the Waymark. If possible also include an image that was taken when you visited the Waymark. Images can be of yourself, a personal Waymarking signature item or just one of general interest that would be of value to others. Sharing your experience helps promote Waymarking and provides a dynamic history of your adventures.