County Named, 1792
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N 36° 50.821 W 086° 53.126
16S E 510214 N 4077907
Kentucky Historical Society marker 1138 for Logan County, Kentucky.
Waymark Code: WM9WB
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 04/04/2006
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County Named, 1792

For Gen. Benjamin Logan (1743-1802), pioneer and Indian fighter who called the Danville Assembly, 1784, leading to ten conventions preceding Kentucky's separation from Virginia, 1792. Logan served as a delegate in all ten, later in the legislature. Logan County was formed from part of Lincoln County, and organized immediately after Ky. admitted to the Union.

Kentucky Historical Society - Kentucky Department of Highways

Marker reads the same on both sides.

Marker Name: County Named, 1792

Marker Location: Roadside

Type of Marker: Other

Marker Number (for official markers): Not listed

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