HISTORICAL SITES

 

"The Cedars"
(Marker Number: 1602)
Location: 2 mi. E. of Leitchfield at Rogers Springs, KY 1214
Description: Built in 1847 by Benjamin Lone Rogers, around a log cabin that dates back to 1789. Mansion took its name from a cluster of trees that originally grew in front of the house. This transitional Greek Revival structure is one of the oldest brick houses in Grayson County. It was center of Rogers Springs community, named for its mineral and fresh-water springs.

County Named, 1810
(Marker Number: 873)
Location: Leitchfield, Courthouse lawn, US 62
Description: For Col. William Grayson, 1740-90, aide-de-camp to Gen. Washington. Lawyer; in Revolutionary Army, 1776-79; Board of War, 1780-81; Virginia Assembly and Continental Congress, 1784-87; State Convention ratifying Federal Constitution, 1788; and first U.S. Senate, 1789-90. Washington once owned 5,000 acres in county, which was formed from Hardin and Ohio counties.

Courthouse Burned
(Marker Number: 589)
Location: Leitchfield, Courthouse lawn, US 62
Description: Twenty-two Kentucky courthouses were burned during Civil War, nineteen in last fifteen months: twelve by Confederates, eight by guerrillas, two by Union accident. See map on reverse side. Dec. 24, 1864, a contingent of CSA Gen. Lyon's force, ordered to harass and delay pursuing Union troops, burned courthouse at Leitchfield. Records destroyed.

Grayson Springs
(Marker Number: 768)
Location: 3 mi. E. of Leitchfield, KY 88
Description: Site of famous spa started in mid 1820's, owned by M. P. Clarkson, and known for healing powers of its mineral water springs. Resort reached its height in 1900 under ownership of Mercke brothers. Also home of St. Augustine's, first Roman Catholic Church in Grayson County, founded in 1815 by Father Charles Nerinckx, one of the great pioneer missionaries of Kentucky.

Green Mill
(Marker Number: 906)
Location: Falls of Rough, KY 79, 110
Description: Built in 1823, this mill operated continuously by the Green family for over 140 years. It was part of 6,000-acre farm-timber complex supporting several family-owned industries. Farmers from seven counties brought grain for milling into flour and cornmeal. Willis, first of family here, bought land, 1821. Member legislature, 1836-37, and of US Congress, 1839-45.

Jack Thomas House
(Marker Number: 1634)
Location: East Main St., Leitchfield
Description: First story, east wing of house, was the earliest brick residence in Grayson County. It was built ca. 1810 by Jack Thomas, first county and circuit court clerk. He added two-story brick wing on north, Federal style. Despite alterations of the 1870s-80s, original walls remain. A striking feature of construction is uniform log joists supporting first floor.