Historical Marker

Fisher's Garrison

Historical marker location:
Danville, Kentucky
( Near 391 McDowell Dr., Lexington Rd., Danville)

Stephen Albert Fisher, Rev. War soldier from Va., assigned in 1775 to active duty and wounded while serving with Colonel John Bowman's militia. Returned to Ky. in 1779 with wife Mary Magdalene Garr. He established garrison of military significance in vicinity of 400-acre settlement tract. Bros. Adam (in Rev.) & Barnett followed to Ky. Presented by Col. Richard Hampton Fisher, S.A.R.