Things To Do in Climax, Kentucky

Inscription. Aug. 23, 1862. Col. Scott's La. Cavalry, of Gen. Kirby Smith's invading army from Tenn. routed Col. Metcalfe and Union troops. Approaching Richond as USA army arrived, Scott went back to Camp Wildcat, then joined Smith ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Side A, Shortly after Daniel Boone and his party chopped out a trail to the Kentucky River in 1775, members of the Starns family came to Boonsborough from Southwest Virginia, made land entries and helped build the fort. ... More on HMDB

Inscription. (Front): A log tavern down this lane was by 1830s an overnight stop on the Old State Road from Cumberland Gap to Lexington. The older half of building dates back to ca. 1800. During Civil War, Jones Tavern was alternately ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Founded 1853 by the Rev. John G. Fee of Bracken County on the invitation of local citizens and Cassius M. Clay, who projected an antislavery community here. Open in full equality to all races and nonsectarian, the church ... More on HMDB

Inscription. (front): Civil War troop movements through Berea were common prior to the Aug. 29-30, 1862, Battle of Richmond. Military traffic in and near Berea caused villagers to hear the Civil War "knocking at their east door." ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Berea College, founded 1855 by John G. Fee with the support of Cassius M. Clay in a one-room school built by the community. Its constitution, 1858, made it Christian, non-sectarian, anti-slavery. Compelled to close 1859 ... More on HMDB

(Mullins Station, 130', 1997 17-102-A #2) across Roundstone Creek E. of Mount Vernon , Rockcastle County, KY. US25 E. 5.4 miles from jct with US150 in Mount Vernon, N. on Mullins Station Rd. 2.4 miles (crossing RR tracks 4 times) ... More on dalejtravis.com