Bowling Green - Bowling Green, KY
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Markerman62
N 36° 59.540 W 086° 26.345
16S E 549913 N 4094168
Located on Chestnut Street at Spring Alley, Bowling Green
Waymark Code: WM180CZ
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 05/02/2023
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Founded in 1796 by Robert Moore who built cabin at the Big Spring located here. This spring water was nucleus around which the town grew. Moore, his brother, George, and James Stewart posted bond of 1,000 English pounds to establish town in 1797. First courts met in Moore's home. Named "Bolin Green," 1798, traditionally because of bowling grounds located on site.
Marker Name: Bowling Green
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number (for official markers): 997
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
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