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Kentucky - History

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Fleming County - Historical Markers

Marker # 173 James J. Andrews

James J. Andrews lived here 1859-1862. In 1862 he led 22 Union soldiers into Georgia to cut the railway between Marietta and Chattanooga. Their capture of the locomotive, “The General” and their pursuit by Confederates was a dramatic incident of the American Civil War.

Marker # 1736 John F. Day (1913-1982)

John F. Day, a native of Fleming County was a prize-winning journalist beginning his career with the Lexington Leader. He served as the Director and Vice President of CBS News, 1955-1961, where he won two Emmy awards. John Day spent the last few years of his life publishing a weekly newspaper in England.

Marker # 1388 Michael Cassidy (1755-1829)

Michael Cassidy built Cassidy Station in the 1780's. He is well known for his fearless fighter of the Indians, confronting them in over 30 battles. A native of Ireland came to Virginia. He enlisted in the American Revolutionary War, and was with George Washington at the British surrender at Yorktown, 1781. Cassidy settled in Fleming County, Kentucky. Later, he served as Senator and served several terms as House Representative.

Marker # 621 Morgan’s Last Raid

This was the last tragic Kentucky raid. Confederate States of America, General John H. Morgan and raiders entered Kentucky and took Mt. Sterling, Lexington, and Cynthiana, only to be defeated by United States of America, General S.G. Burbridge within days of conquering these towns. Morgan retreated through Flemingsburg, Kentucky on his way to Virginia, never to recover from this retreat.

Marker # 789 Site of Finley Home

John Finley, (1748-1837), pioneer surveyor who came to Kentucky in 1773. He served as a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, (1800-1804).

Marker # 97 Stockton’s Station: ½ Mile

This is the site of Stockton’s Station, built in 1787, by Major George Stockton. This was the first of three forts in the area becoming Fleming County in 1798.

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