Kentucky Town
When first settled in 1830s was known as Annaliza. Renamed by Kentucky emigrants in 1858. Unique layout gave town protection against Indian attacks. On freight and stage routes. "Sacred Harp," a robust frontier gospel style of singing and composition, began here. During Civil War was Quantrill gang rendezvous.
33.5195° N, 96.4384° W
Where to Find It
SH 11 at Kentucky Town Rd., about 3 mi. west of Whitewright
Nearby Markers
- 0.3 mi N Kentuckytown Baptist Church Whitewright
- 0.7 mi S Vittitoe Cemetery Whitewright
- 2.2 mi E Whitewright Whitewright
- 2.4 mi E Samuel E. and Mary C. Marshall House Whitewright
- 2.4 mi E Martindale-Lackey-Hudgins House Whitewright
- 2.5 mi E Grayson College Whitewright