Col. Richard Callaway - Richmond KY
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Don.Morfe
N 37° 53.816 W 084° 16.049
16S E 740265 N 4197900
Born in Caroline County, Virginia, in June, 1722, Richard Callaway served in French and Indian wars and as a colonel in Revolutionary War.
Waymark Code: WM12801
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 03/24/2020
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Col. Richard Callaway-Born in Caroline County, Virginia, in June, 1722, Richard Callaway served in French and Indian wars and as a colonel in Revolutionary War. He was a member of Virginia House of Burgesses and one of the first settlers of Boonesborough. Callaway was killed by Indians, Mar. 8, 1780, while building this ferry. He is buried near here. Presented by Society of Boonesborough.
Location: Marker is on Boonesboro Road (Kentucky Route 388), on the left when traveling south. Marker is located in Fort Boonesborough State Park.
Marker Name: Col. Richard Callaway
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Fort
Marker Number (for official markers): 1578
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways
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