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Black plaque № 45288

Elkton, KY, United States

Black plaque № 45288

County Named, 1819. For Col. John Todd. Born Pa., 1750. In battle of Point Pleasant, 1774. Came to Kentucky, 1775; in Va. legislature, 1776. On expedition led by Gen. George Rogers Clark that captured Illinois country from British, 1778. Named Civil Commandant of Illinois County. Va. legislature, 17

80. Procured land-grants for public schools. Killed at Blue Licks, Aug. 1782.

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