Historical Marker

Isham Browder's Grave

Enlisted, 1776, at age 14 in 2nd Virginia Reg., Cont. line. Wounded at Monmouth, discharged, 1779. Came to Ky., 1795. With family settled on Pond River grant, now Hopkins Co. When county formed, appointed on first County Court. Also sheriff. 1807 tax roll listed 2,100 acres. Leader in pioneer Methodist Church. Came here, home of two sons, 1828. Bought Fulton Co. land. Died 1830. Presented by Mrs. Fred B. Cloys, Union City, Tenn.