Mountain Vision Historical Marker - Middlesboro, KY
N 36° 36.411 W 083° 43.084
17S E 256891 N 4054700
This historical marker is located in front of the Tourist Center in Middlesboro, KY. It describes the events leading to the creation of Middlesboro.
Waymark Code: WM3X5F
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 05/29/2008
Views: 28
The marker reads:
"Mountain Vision
Alexander Arthur, 1846-1912, an outstanding figure in history of Middlesboro. He came here in 1885 to prospect, discovering coal and iron ore deposits. President of American Association, formed to carry out his plans for a mining and manufacturing city. Watts Steel and Iron Company was one of the largest concerns, having blast furnaces, brick works, steel mills.
1969 Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways 1227"
Marker Name: Mountain Vision
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 1227
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Commission
Kentucky Department of Highways
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