Stonetown

Historical marker location:

Stamping Ground, Kentucky

( 176 Stonetown Rd., Stamping Ground)

In the late 1700s, slaves were brought to this area with their white owners as part of the “traveling church” from Va. In 1877, many former slaves moved west to newly-formed Nicodemus, Kan. Those that remained in this area purchased land in Stonetown. The community had a school and two churches.

Dedicated September 9, 2012.

African American

Muhammad Ali, one of the greatest boxers of all time, was born in Louisville, Kentucky, and began his boxing career there.