Historical Marker

Mason County Spy Company

Historical marker location:

Limestone Landing, Kentucky

( Maysville, Limestone Landing)

Company formed when Simon Kenton proposed to Gen. Charles Scott that a volunteer company of spies (scouts) be selected and trained to protect pioneer settlements. They were called out for short-term duty and became known for their daring successes against Indians. Presented by estate of Col. Paul Warren Bennett, Vandalia, Mo., a great-great-grandson of Archibald Bennett.

<h5>Reverse</h5>Mason County Spy Company

These scouts served for short-term duty, most from May 4 to Dec. 9, 1792, to protect early settlements.

Mercer Beason

Archibald Bennett

William Bennett

Henry Cochran

Samuel Davis

John Dowden

John Dyal

Matthew Hart

James Ireland

Ellis Palmer

Isaac Pennington

Cornelius Washburn

Presented by estate of Col. Paul W. Bennett.