Historical Marker

"Oak Hill"

Historical marker location:

Calvert City, Kentucky

( 26 Aspen St., Calvert City)

Calvert City was named for Potilla Calvert, who built "Oak Hill" in 1860. He gave the land to railroad company so that the railroad might run by his home. He also saw to it that provisions were made for food and shelter for those who chose this site for settlement. Calvert was one of the founders of Calvert City's First Baptist Church. Presented by citizens of Kentucky.