Historical Marker
Site of Old Gilbertsville
Historical marker location:
Gilbertsville, Kentucky
( Entrance to campground, KY 641, Gilbertsville)
Gilbertsville was settled in 1870 and named for lawyer Jesse Gilbert, who encouraged its incorporation. Its post office known as Clear Pond until 1874. The old town was demolished when TVA built Kentucky Dam, 1938-44; relocated west of original site. Illinois Central Railroad bridge rebuilt over the dam. This TVA project acquired 35,133 acres in Marshall Co.