Created Jan. 19, 1819 Named for

1784 1815

Born 1784, Died 1813. Brought in childhood from Hagerstown, Md. to Lexington, Ky. Successful in both law and mercantile business. In 1812 raised and commanded Lexington Light Infantry; with his company went to Northwest Territory; severely wounded at Battle of Raisin; taken prisoner by British. Promised safe escort home he was betrayed by British officer he had once befriended; brutally murdered by Indian escort.

In grateful appreciation this marker is erected by

The School Children of Hart County

under the auspices of the

National Society United States Daughters of 1812

State of Kentucky

1949

Marker is on Dixie Highway / Main Street (U.S. 31W) south of Union Street (State Road 357), on the left when traveling south.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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