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County: Oldham

PeWee Valley

Marker Number: 

208

Location: 

Old L&N Depot

Formerly "Smith's Station" - Setting of famous "Little Colonel" and other fictional portrayals of life in Pewee Valley by Annie Fellows Johnston. Her stately home, "The Beeches," 1/2 mi. N.W. Most prominent town founder was Henry S. Smith, 1802-83. A trustee of town, he owned property, surveyed roads, and helped establish girls' college and Pewee Valley Cemetery.

Originally dedicated June 2, 1963.

For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Pewee Valley

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