John Waller (1758-1823) - Falmouth, KY
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This marker commorating John Waller (1758-1823), early founder, is located just south of Falmouth, Kentucky.
Waymark Code: WM3FD0
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 03/28/2008
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Marker Text:
This Rev. War soldier helped build Kenton's Station near Maysville, 1784. Commissioned capt. of militia for Bourbon Co.; later trustee and tavern owner at Millersburg. Served in Va. and Ky. legislatures. A founder of Falmouth, 1793, he owned gristmill and sawmill on south fork of Licking. Buried family cem.; Waller monument nearby. Presented by Capt. John Waller Chapter, Daughters of American Revolution.
Marker Name: John Waller (1758-1823)
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 1911
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
Capt. John Waller Chapter, Daughters of American Revolution
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