Historical Marker

First Log Cabin

Historical marker location:

Paducah, Kentucky

( lst & Broadway, East side of flood wall, Paducah)

Here in April 1821, three years after the Jackson Purchase, the first home, a round-log cabin, was built by James and William Pore. Only a few Indians remained. James Davis, his wife, and three sons built a shelter soon after. In next five years a score or more settled along the Tennessee River. Town was first named Pekin. Marker by Greater Paducah Chamber of Commerce.

Reverse

First Frame House - Was built by Albert Hayes in 1826 a few feet south of here. It had three rooms, was "quite attractive in those days" and bore the name "Fox House." Tradition is that Gen. William Clark stayed here when he platted town, May 26, 1827, and changed its name, Pekin, to Paducah, in honor of Chief Paduke. Marker by Greater Paducah Chamber of Commerce.