| County Introduction |
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| Martin county was established in 1870 and named after John P. Martin (1811-1862), a Kentucky legislator U.S. Representative and Senator. The county seat is Inez. |
| County Origins |
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| Martin County, Kentucky was formed from Floyd County, Johnson County, Lawrence County, and Pike 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 Title | Marker Location | Marker Information |
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| A Warfield Skirmish | Warfield, KY 40, 971 | A plundering, burning, Confederate detached force, under command of Col. V. A. Witcher, harassed east Kentucky and West Virginia during most of the Civil War. In fall, 1864, they took horses and cattle in this area from friend and foe. While Witcher's men made barbecue, Home Guards from Louisa attacked from hill to west. After exchange of fire, both withdrew. See over. |
| Pioneer Ward | Inez, Courthouse lawn, KY 3, 40 | James Ward born in Virginia, 1758. He settled on Rockcastle Creek, three miles south of here, where he lived 50 years and died, 1848. Private, Virginia regiments, War of the Revolution, 1775-76, 1778. Came to Kentucky, 1779. With the Clark expedition against Indians, Chillicothe and Piqua, Ohio, 1780. In battles of Bryan Station, and Blue Licks, 1782. See other side. |
| County Named, 1870 | Inez, Courthouse lawn, KY 3, 40 | For Col. John P. Martin, born Va. 1811, came to Kentucky in 1828. State House of Representatives, 1841-43; U.S. Congress, 1845-47. State Senator, 1857-61. Delegate from State at large to Democratic National Convention, 1856. Delegate to futile Ky. Peace Convention in Sept., 1861. Floyd County citizen for seventeen years. Died there in 1862 at age 51. |
| Moses Stepp | 10 mi. S. of Lovely, Pigeon Roost Valley Rd. | Colorful frontiersman. An ancient headstone at grave shows he was born 1735, died 1855. Enlisted for three short periods in Revolution and fought Indians and Tories in west Carolinas and east Tennessee. Legend tells that he was captured by the Cherokees and tortured by nailing his ears to a tree. He tore loose and escaped. Came to this area, 1826, for rest of life. |
| William McCoy, Sr. | Inez, Courthouse lawn, KY 3, 40 | Noted local attorney. Born at Pleasant, 1873. Read law, was admitted to bar in 1896. Martin County attorney, 1906-1914. Considered an expert on old land patents and deeds of eastern Ky. Interest in education led to appointment by Gov. Flem Sampson as a commissioner on first State Textbook Commission, 1928. Promoted education as great hope for county. Died, 1950. See over. |
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