1212 Pulaski County 1799

Category: Markers

Marker reads,Kentuckys 27th formed, its territory taken from Lincoln and Green Counties, was named for Count Casimir Pulaski, Polish patriot and soldier of liberty. He came to US when he learned of the Colonies fight for freedom. A brigadier general in Revolution, he gave his life to the cause of America, Oct. 11, 1779. Counties in 7 states named for him. Reverse, Somerset - Established as county seat, 1801, on 40 acres given by William Dodson. This site picked because of nearby spring; the path to it became the towns most traveled street. The first courthouse built of logs in 1801. Three have since been built, present one in 1871. Kentuckys first raw silk produced here, 1842, by Cyrenius Wait. City incorporated in 1888.