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County: Letcher

Early Settler

Marker Number: 

1700

Location: 

2 mi. E. of Whitesburg at Ermine, Jct. KY 119 & 2034

Archelous Craft of Wilkes Co., N.C., was with small band of pioneers who immigrated to Upper Ky. River Valley in 1804. Born December 25, 1749, in Roanoke River area, Craft was a veteran of Revolutionary War; he fought in battles of Hanging Rock and Eutaw Springs. He died November 8, 1853. His unmarked grave is three miles north of Crafts Colly. Presented by Craft Family Reunion Assoc.

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