Hart County

Created January 19, 1819, named for Captain Nathaniel G. T. Hart. Born 1784. Died 1813.Brought in childhood from Hagerstown, Md. to Lexington, Ky. Successful in both law and mercantile business. In 1812 raised and commanded Lexington Light Infantry; with his company went to Northwest Territory; severely wounded at Battle of Raisin; taken prisoner by the British. Promised safe escort home he was betrayed by British officer he had once befriended: brutally murdered by Indian escort. Erected by schoolchildren of Hart Co. under auspices of National Society United States Daughters of 1812.