Capt. John Simpson

Historical marker location:

Simpsonville, Kentucky

( US 60, Simpsonville)

Simpsonville and Simpson County, Kentucky, were named for the Captain who fought with Wayne at Fallen Timbers, practiced law in Shelbyville, and was elected to the State Legislature four times. Elected to Congress in 1812. He and another Shelby Countian, Colonel John Allen, raised a company of riflemen in the War of 1812. Both killed at Battle of River Raisin.

Battle of Fallen Timbers Battle of Raisin River