Three Forks of the Kentucky River Historical Association

Historical Markers of Owsley County

Historical Marker
State Marker #813, Booneville
Courthouse lawn, KY Hwy 11, 30.
Historical Marker
State Marker #196, Booneville
Courthouse lawn, KY Hwy 11, 30.
 
Historical Marker
State Marker #561, Booneville
Courthouse lawn, KY Hwy 11, 30.
Historical Marker
State Marker #645, Booneville
Courthouse lawn, KY Hwy 11, 30.



In addition, there is State Marker #1627, "Birthplace of Earle B. Combs"
Pebworth, KY Hwy 11, which reads:


Earle B. Combs Centerfielder for Yankees, 1924-35, and coach, 1936-43. Combs helped New York win 11 pennants and 9 World Series. Lifetime batting average .325. This Pebworth native (1899-1976) elected to the Ky. Athletic Hall of Fame in 1963 and to the Baseball Hall of Fame, 1970. With Louisville Colonels, 1922-23. On Board of Regents at Eastern Kentucky University, 1956-75.





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