William Grayson Carter - Grayson KY
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N 38° 19.986 W 082° 57.114
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Col. William Grayson Carter was state senator, 1834-36. Carter County KY named after him.
Waymark Code: WM1723D
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 11/23/2022
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TEXT FROM THE KENTUCKY HISTORICAL MARKER
County Named, 1838
For Col. William Grayson Carter, state senator, 1834-36. The 88th Ky. county formed, 32nd in size. Carter was created from Greenup and Lawrence. Noted in early years for 5 iron furnaces, its clay products, industry developed in late 1800's. Carter Caves, a major source of saltpeter during War of 1812, has been important tourist attraction since 1924.
Erected 1969 by Kentucky Historical Society-Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1247.)
Location: Grounds of Carter County Courthouse, Grayson KY
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