Isaac Shelby Watch

ID: 206
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

By Sanders
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…