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Floyd County Kentucky E-mail
Floyd County Kentucky Map

 

County Introduction
Floyd county was established in 1800 and named after Col. John Floyd (1750-1783), a pioneer, surveyor and military leader of Jefferson County. The county seat is Prestonsburg.



 

County Origins
Floyd County, Kentucky was formed from Fleming County, Mason County and Montgomery County. It was created on 13 Dec 1799.


 

County Lines Redrawn
In 1806, a part of Floyd County was used to form Clay County.
In 1820, a part of Floyd County was used to form Perry County.
In 1821, a part of Floyd County was used to form Pike County.
In 1821, a part of Floyd County was used to form Lawrence County.
In 1822, a part of Floyd County was used to form Morgan County.
In 1843, a part of Floyd County was used to form Johnson County.
In 1860, a part of Floyd County was used to form Magoffin County.
In 1870, a part of Floyd County was used to form Martin County.
In 1884, a part of Floyd County was used to form Knott 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
Battle of Middle Creek1 mi. W. of Prestonsburg, KY 114 Deciding factor in control of Big Sandy Valley. On Jan. 10, 1862, Gen. Humphrey Marshall, leading Confederates, was defeated here by Union forces under Col. James A. Garfield, later President of the U.S.
Boone Salt SpringsDavid, KY 404 Discovered by Daniel Boone and one or two companions while exploring Eastern Kentucky, winter 1767-68. Later called Young's Salt Works. These springs provided salt for pioneers in the valley and for troops on both sides during the Civil War.
Battle of Ivy MountainS. of Prestonsburg, US 23, 460 Site of first important Civil War engagement in Big Sandy Valley, November 8, 1861, when Confederate forces led by Captain Andrew Jackson May were defeated by Federal troops under General William Nelson.
Garfield Place- 1 block westPrestonsburg, US 23, 460 Used by Colonel, later President, James A. Garfield as his headquarters following Battle of Middle Creek, January 10, 1862.
Morgan's Last RaidPrestonsburg, W. of Bridge, KY 114 On tragic last Kentucky raid, CSA Gen. John H. Morgan and Raiders entered state June 1, 1864, took Mt. Sterling June 8, lost it on 9th, took Lexington on 10th, and Cynthiana on 11th. USA under General S. G. Burbridge defeated CSA next day. Morgan retreated through here, reaching Virginia June 20. See map on other side. Raiders never recovered from this reverse.
Stratton SettlementJct. US 23 & Mare Creek Rd. Founded, 1796, by Solomon Stratton, veteran of George Rogers Clark's expedition to Illinois, 1778. In Virginia militia, 1783. In 1788 he and son explored this region. Eight years later, he and kinsmen from Virginia settled here. In 1797, he, Matthias Harman, Andrew Hood, laid out Prestonsburg for Col. John Preston. Stratton died 1819; unmarked grave, 500 feet east.
County Named, 1799South Lake Dr., Prestonsburg, US 23 For Col. John Floyd. Born Amherst County, Va., 1750. Led party to survey land now Kentucky, 1774. With George Rogers Clark's Indian expeditions. Back in Va., joined Colonial navy. Captured, taken to England. Escaped. Built Floyd's Station, 1779 or 1780, nearby what is now Louisville. Named Lieut. of Jefferson Co., part of Va., 1781. Killed in Indian ambush, 1783.
Little FloydJct. US 23 & Mare Creek Rd. In 1845, Ky. Legislature put Mare Creek farm of Tandy R. Stratton in Floyd County. In Pike since it was formed from Floyd, 1821. Strip separates farm area from Floyd, forming "island" in Pike. Reported to be the only instance in U.S. His grandfather set up Stratton Settlement, 1796, at mouth of Mare Creek and with two others directed laying out of Prestonsburg, 1797.
Samuel May HousePrestonsburg, 117 N. Lake Dr., Old US 23 & US 460 Built in 1817 by Samuel May, this is the oldest house in Prestonsburg. It was constructed of bricks manufactured at the site. The 350-acre farm, with its grist mill, was a recruitment and supply post for Confederates during Civil War. The house was restored in 1997 by the City of Prestonsburg and Friends of Samuel May House, Inc. Presented by Burl Spurlock Family.
The Battle of Middle CreekAt battlefield site, Jct. KY 114 & 404 At this site, on Jan. 10, 1862, Union troops under Col. James A. Garfield defeated Confederates led by Gen. Humphrey Marshall. Garfield's 1,100 Ohioans and Kentuckians advanced up Middle Creek and clashed with Marshall's 1,967 Virginians and Kentuckians. Marshall's main force occupied ridge on the south side of Middle Creek. The battle began about noon, with the Union troops fighting their way up the ridges and the Confederates counterattacking down them. Turning point came at 4:00 p.m., when Garfield's reserves arrived from Paintsville. Faced with fresh Union troops and advancing shadows, Marshall withdrew his troops from ridge and retreated. Union losses: 3 killed, 18 wounded; Confederate losses: 12 killed, 15 wounded.
Prestonsburg Toll BridgePrestonsburg, 105 North Front St. This bridge, known as "Old Red Bridge," crossed the Levisa Fork of Big Sandy River. Opened for foot passengers and vehicles on January 6, 1908, it had a span of 430 feet and was painted red. The cost to build the bridge was $22,000. Closed to traffic and dismantled in the 1930s. Over. Presented by City of Prestonsburg.

 

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