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Black plaque № 44989

Carrollton, KY, United States

First Explored. In 1754 James McBride canoed down the Ohio to the mouth of this river-now Kentucky. Here, as first explorer, he carved his initials and the date on tree, a landmark for 30 years. Cited for part in defense of Bryan Station and Battle of Blue Licks, 1782. Installed July 21, 1964.

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