Dotson Park in Princeton, Kentucky

Site of Dotson School (Marker Number: 2183). In 1910, Princeton High School was the only high school in the vicinity for blacks. In 1920s name was changed to Dotson High School in honor of John Dotson, a prominent black businessman in Princeton. In 1938, Federal WPA officials approved construction – approx. 0.1 mi.

Cedar Hill Cemetery (Marker Number: 2623). EDAR HILL CEMETERY - Cedar Hill Cemetery, known as City Cemetery until 1918, was founded in 1809. The first known burial was Capt. William Prince, founder of Princeton. The cemetery includes 32 box-tombs, some made before 1835 by Scottish stone mason Jo – approx. 0.5 mi.

Courthouse Burned (Marker Number: 579). Gen. Hylan B. Lyon with 800 men invaded Ky., Dec. 1864, to enforce CSA draft law and divert USA from Nashville. In 23 days he burned seven courthouses used by Union forces. (See map on reverse side.) US troops fled Princeton as Lyon came from Eddyville. – approx. 0.6 mi.

County Named, 1809 (Marker Number: 834). For General John Caldwell. Born Va.; came Ky., 1781. Maj. Gen. in militia; Indian campaigns. With George Rogers Clark, 1786. Member Danville Conventions, 1787, 1788, which adopted petition "demanding admission into the Union." State Senator, 1 – approx. 0.6 mi.

Princeton First Baptist Church (Marker Number: 2195). First Baptist Church, organized on March 30, 1850, under the leadership of the Rev. James Mansfield and a presbytery from Donaldson, Harmony, and New Bethel Baptist Churches, began with 11 members. The 1st church, built in 1851, stood on Vine Street. It – approx. 0.6 mi.

Cumberland Presbyterian College (Marker Number: 1453). Site of college founded March, 1826, by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. First president was Rev. F. R. Cossitt. School opened with six students on some 500 acres of land bought for $6,000. A manual-labor school, students required to work 2 hours a d – approx. 0.6 mi.

Black Patch War (Marker Number: 145). Black Patch War Here on December 1, 1906, began Black Patch War, which lasted to the end of 1908. "Night Riders" fought against non-cooperative farmers and businessmen who opposed the dark tobacco pool. – approx. 0.6 mi.

William Prince, 1752-1810 (Marker Number: 2330). Born in Virginia, his family moved to Spartanburg Co., S.C. in 1768. During the Revolutionary War, he served as captain in Col. Benjamin Roebuck’s S.C. Spartan regiment. After completing his military duty, he led a party of family & friends through – approx. 0.6 mi.

Ogden Memorial United Methodist Church (Marker Number: 1932). Congregation organized in 1818 as Methodist Episcopal Church at home of Richard Barnes, a tanner. First meeting house later built beside his home on S. Jefferson St. Became M.E. Church, South, 1845, when national church split over slavery. Renamed to ho – approx. 0.6 mi.

Junk Angels – approx. 0.5 mi.

Joshua Tree - Boutique at East Court Square 110 (42445) – approx. 0.6 mi.

Adsmore Museum (opening hours: Thu–Sat 11–16, Web) at North Jefferson Street 304 (42445) – approx. 0.5 mi.

NAPA Auto Parts (Coleman Auto Parts, opening hours: Mon n-Fri:7 AM-5 PM Sat:7 AM-5 PM Sun:Closed) at North Plum Street 106 (42445) – approx. 0.6 mi.

The Java Table (Coffee shop) – approx. 0.6 mi.

Service Plus - FedEx Shipping Center (Service Plus, opening hours: MON Nov 21 9AM 4PM TUE Nov 22 9AM 4PM WED Nov 23 9AMTHU Nov 17 9AM 4PM Today FRI Nov 18 9AM 4PM SAT Nov 19 Closed SUN Nov 20 Closed 4PM) at West Main Street 112 (42445) – approx. 0.6 mi.

Brantley's Furniture (opening hours: Mon–Fri 9–17; Sat 9–14; Sun closed) at West Main Street 121 (42445) – approx. 0.6 mi.

Big Boy's Barber Shop (opening hours: Mon–Fri 8–17; Sat 8–12; Sun closed) at West Main Street 117 (42445) – approx. 0.6 mi.

Kay's Kitchen (opening hours: Mon–Fri 5:30–14; Sat 5:30–11) at North Jefferson Street 501 (42445) – approx. 0.3 mi.

Spillman Chapel – approx. 0.4 mi.

Armory Gun Shop – approx. 0.5 mi.

Caldwell County Courthouse at East Market Street 100 (42445) – approx. 0.6 mi.

Caldwell County Sheriff's Office at East Main Street 100 (42445) – approx. 0.6 mi.

Spa Services and Gifts – approx. 0.6 mi.

Prohibition Art - Tattoos and Piercings (opening hours: Appointments Preferred) at West Main Street 119 (42445) – approx. 0.6 mi.

Ann's Silk Flower Arrangements & Gifts (opening hours: Mon, Sun closed; Tue–Thu 10–15; Fri, Sat 10–14) at West Main Street 115 (42445) – approx. 0.6 mi.