Historical Marker
First Explored
Historical marker location:
Carrollton, Kentucky
( 2nd & Highland Ave., Carrollton, US 42)
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.