County Named 1797
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snfromky
N 36° 52.021 W 087° 29.282
16S E 456501 N 4080231
Christian County is named for an early pioneer.
Waymark Code: WMDDA
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 05/24/2006
Views: 23
For Col. William Christian, native Virginian, soldier, polititian, and pioneer. Served as Colonel in Revolution, member VA Legislature. Moved family to Jefferson County in 1785, where his Virginia land grants totaled 9,000 acres. Killed 1786 defending frontier against Indians. Original county taken from Logan, including area of 16 prestent-day counties and parts of 4 others.
Marker Name: County Named, 1797
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number (for official markers): Not listed
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker: Not listed
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