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 County Named 1822 - West Liberty, KY Posted by:  silverquill
N 37° 55.240 W 083° 15.601
17S E 301350 N 4199421
This historical marker is located at the Morgan County Courthouse on Main Street in West Libery, Kentucky.
Waymark Code: WM3Q21
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 05/03/2008
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MORGAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE
West Liberty, Kenucky
COUNTY NAMED 1822
For Daniel Morgan, 1736-1802. Born N.J. Moved to Va. Pontiac's War and Dunmore's expedition to Pa., 1774. Attack on Quebec, 1775. Colonel in command of Va. corps of 500 sharp shooters at Saratoga, Oct. 1777. A master of military art. As Brig. Gen. led victory at Cowpens, Jan. 1781. In command, suppression of Whiskey Rebellion, 1794. U.S. Congress, 1797-1799.
Marker Name: County Named 1822
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 815
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
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