Walter Kelly settled here about 1773 but was killed by Indians. William Morris came here in 1774 and made first permanent settlement in this valley. He built a fort, had a "boat yard," and started a church and school.

Marker is on U.S. 60 0.3 miles east of Kellys Creek Road (County Route 81), on the right when traveling east.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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