Lincoln's Father Here #885 - Burkesville KY
N 36° 47.401 W 085° 22.245
16S E 645367 N 4072816
Lincoln's Father Here #885 located in the Cumberland County Courthouse square in Burkesville, KY.
Waymark Code: WM17VGM
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 04/08/2023
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Thomas Lincoln made claim for land in Cumberland County in May, 1801. In Jan., 1802 and again in 1804 he was appointed constable. On Sept 5, 1802, he was commissioned ensign in Cornstalk Militia of Cumberland County. Returned to Washington County. Married Nancy Hanks 1806. To this union Pres. Lincoln was born. Thomas brought to Ky. from Va. as a child, 1782.
Marker Name: Lincoln's Father Here
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 885
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society / Kentucky Dept. of Highways
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