Isaac Shelby Watch
This file appears in: Newport Barracks
This pocket watch belonged to Isaac Shelby. The case bears hallmarks indicating that it is 18 karat gold. The key wound movement has a lever escapement, a large diameter escape wheel, and a diamond cap jewel over upper balance wheel pivot. .
Image Courtesy of the Kentucky Historical Society
This file appears in: Newport Barracks
Newport Barracks
Historical marker #599 commemorates the Newport Barracks, which was a military prison during the War of 1812.
Built in 1804 at the juncture of the Licking and Ohio Rivers, the Newport Barracks was an arsenal and recruiting ground. When the War…