Historical Marker #1193 in Owingsville notes the history of the Owings House and it original owner, Thomas Deye Owings. Before the town of Owingsville was founded, most of the surrounding land was…

Historical Marker #1342 at Olympian Springs in Bath County notes the history of this fashionable and well-attended resort, which served patrons for more than one hundred years. The fascination…

Historical Marker #1542, near Bethel in Bath County, remembers the life of one of Kentucky's most notable newspaper writers. Joe Cross Creason was born in Benton, Kentucky, on June 10, 1918. …

Historical Marker #592 in Owingsville notes the accidental burning of the Bath County courthouse by Union troops in 1864. While the Civil War disrupted the lives of many Americans, those who lived…

Historical Marker #1050 near the town of Salt Lick in Bath County remembers the prodigious output of Clear Creek Furnace. Built in 1839 by W. A. Lane and W. S. Allen, the furnace operated until its…

Historical Marker #1528 in Owingsville provides a tribute to the life of Revolutionary War hero, Captain John "Jack" Jouett, Jr. Jack Jouett was born in Virginia on December 7, 1754. During the…

Historical Marker #1226 in Bath County includes a history of the furnace built on Caney Fork, a branch of the Licking River. Harrison Connor and Joshua Ewing, Sr., began constructing the Caney…

Historical Marker #993 in Bath County notes the history of the Bourbon Iron Works, which was built by Jacob Myers in 1791. Myers moved from Virginia to what would become Kentucky in the early…

Historical Marker #940 in Owingsville notes several important and influential personalities from the history of Bath County. Founded in 1811, Bath County is named for its mineral and medicinal…