Rumsey
N 37° 31.791 W 087° 15.614
16S E 477007 N 4153684
Founded in 1834. Named for James Rumsey, steam navigation pioneer.
Waymark Code: WM566T
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 11/17/2008
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Rumsey
Founded in 1834. Named for James Rumsey, steam navigation pioneer, at request of his nephew Edward Rumsey, US Congressman from this area, 1837~39. James Rumsery had first boat successfully operated by steam to carry both freight and passengers, Potomac River 1786. The first steamboat on Green River, "Lucy Wing." was built here in 1846 by the Jones Brothers.
Marker Name: Rumsey
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 1264
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society....Kentucky Department of Highways
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