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Wayne County Kentucky
Wayne County Kentucky Map

 

County Introduction
Wayne county was established in 1801 and named after Gen. "Mad Anthony Wayne (1745-1796), a Revolutionary War officer. He also negotiated the 1795 treaty to end Indian raids into Kentucky. The county seat is Monticello.



 

County Origins
Wayne County, Kentucky was formed from Pulaski County and Cumberland County. It was created in 1800.


 

County Lines Redrawn
In 1825, a part of Wayne County was used to form Russell County.
In 1835, a part of Wayne County was used to form Clinton County.
In 1912, a part of Wayne County was used to form McCreary County.

Roadside Historical Markers

Roadside historical markers introduce the history of each Kentucky Highlands County. These markers provide interesting facts about many important events, people and places throughout the Highlands.

Marker TitleMarker LocationMarker Information
Mill SpringsE. of Mill Springs, KY 90 [old] Near here, January 19, 1862, 4,000 Confederate troops were engaged and defeated by 12,000 Federalists. The southern leader, General Felix Zollicoffer, was killed in the action. The historic old mill was built in 1840.
Morgan's First RaidMonticello, N. of city limits, KY 90, 92 On first Kentucky raid CSA Gen. John H. Morgan with 900 cavalry went as far north as Cynthiana. Returned via Paris, Winchester, Richmond, Somerset, then here on July 22, 1862. See map other side. Next day moved toward Livingston, Tenn. Morgan was gone 24 days on this raid, traveling 1,000 miles, raiding 17 towns and destroying USA supplies and arms found there.
County Named, 1800Monticello, Courthouse lawn, KY 90, 92 For "Mad Anthony" Wayne, born in Penn., 1745. Officer in Revolution, given gold medal by Congress for capturing Stony Point, N. J., 1779. In command, U.S. forces at Fallen Timbers, 1794, and negotiated Treaty of Greenville, 1795, which ended Indian wars in Old Northwest and raids into Ky. Penn. Legis., 1784-1785. Moved to Georgia and elected Congressman, 1791-1792. Died, 1796.
Coach and FourMonticello, KY 90, 92 Monticello-Burnside Stage, nine passenger stagecoach drawn by four horses. It was started in 1896 by Charles Burton, who had operated freight "jolt wagon." Route was 20 miles, uniting Monticello with railroad at Burnside. Mail also carried. Part of route followed was an old buffalo trace. This route, the last to operate in Kentucky, closed in 1915.
Price's Meadow10 mi. N. of Monticello, KY 90 This tract of land was once the home of Cherokee Chief Chuqualatague (Doublehead), the last chieftain along the Cumberland River. Camp site in 1770 of the Long Hunters; in 1774 of Daniel Boone and Michael Stoner; from 1775 until after 1800 site of Benj. Price's Station, one of the few in Ky. to withstand Indian attacks, 1777. In 1784 part of grant to George Rogers Clark.
MonticelloMonticello, KY 90, 92 Established as county seat when Wayne County formed, 1800. Named for home of Thomas Jefferson, who became third President of U.S. that year. Name was suggested by Col. Micah Taul, the first county clerk, later Congressman and Col. of Wayne County volunteers, War of 1812. Town laid off by surveyor Joshua Jones, Revolutionary War veteran. Land owned by Wm. Beard.
Joshua JonesWayne Co. Public Library, S. Main St., Monticello Native of Pennsylvania. Appointed surveyor of public lands by Gov. Isaac Shelby. Came to Kentucky in 1794. Surveyed Monticello site in 1801. Owner of iron works in Virginia. Built bloomery on Elk and Beaver Creeks in 1800. He was granted 1,000 acres in 1801 by the Legislature to aid his iron works in Kentucky in manufacture of pig iron. Died here in 1816.
West-Metcalfe HouseMill Springs Roadside Park, KY 1275 One mile south. First brick house in area. Built by Capt. Isaac West, Revolutionary soldier, who came here about 1798, received land grant in 1799, and built this house, in 1800, of bricks he made himself. Gen. Felix Zollicoffer, CSA, had headquarters here, 1861. Used as hospital after Battle of Mill Springs, 1862. Confederates buried then in family cemetery.
Camp Bingham 1969Near Jabez, KY 196 Kentucky's first state 4-H Camp was established at Tatham Springs, Washington County, in 1940, by Barry Bingham as a memorial to his father, Robert Worth Bingham. This camp is dedicated to the training of 4-H youth in leadership, citizenship, and as a continuing memorial to Robert Worth Bingham. Over.
Horse Hollow CabinMichigan Ave., at First Christian Church, Monticello, KY 92 Built before 1814 by Elder "Raccoon" John Smith, 1784-1868. Associate of Alexander Campbell and Barton W. Stone in the establishment of the Christian Church in this area.

 

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