Maddoxtown
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N 38° 07.703 W 084° 27.119
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A historical marker noting one of many freetowns in central Kentucky, settled by former slaves during the post-Civil War period. Located on Huffman Mill Pike, north of Lexington, Ky off of Russell Cave Road.
Waymark Code: WM9WXH
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 10/07/2010
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No. 2238
County Fayette
Location Huffman Mill Rd., Lexington
Description One of many freetowns in central Kentucky, settled by former slaves during the post-Civil War period. So named after white landowner Samuel Maddox who first sold small lots to African Americans in 1871. By 1877, seven families lived in Maddoxtown and worked on Mount Brilliant and other area farms.
(Reverse) The first Maddoxtown church was erected in 1875 and served for a time as a community school. Land for present First Baptist Church was purchased in 1877. Will Harbut, famous groom for Man O’ War, lived in Maddoxtown from the early 1920s until his death, October 3, 1947.
Marker Name: Maddoxtown
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number (for official markers): 2238
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Women Who Write
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Visit Instructions:
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