Montgomery County, 1797
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N 38° 03.416 W 083° 56.554
17S E 241822 N 4216220
Historical marker commemorating Montgomery County, located on the grounds of the Montgomery County courthouse in Mt. Sterling.
Waymark Code: WM2EET
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 10/20/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member snfromky
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Montgomery County, 1797

Named for Gen. Richard Montgomery, Revolutionary War officer.  Born in Ireland, 1738.  An advocate of colonial freedom, he commanded continental forces in the north, capturing first British colors in war, Fort St. Johns, 1775.  Killed in Quebec attack, Dec. 31, 1775.

Original county taken from Clark; included area of 2 present counties  and parts of 8 others. ~ text of marker

Marker Name: Montgomery County, 1797

Marker Location: City

Type of Marker: Other

Marker Number (for official markers): 1216

Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways
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