Tag: Sons of the American Revolution

  • Revolutionary War patriots memorialized at local park

    A special service involving the Col. John Hardin Chapter Kentucky Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and Daughters of the Capt. Jacob Van Meter Chapter Kentucky Society Daughters of the American Revolution took place lakeside to unveil the American Revolution Patriots Memorial, an obelisk featuring the names of the American Revolution Patriots with a connection to Hardin County.

  • Revolutionary War soldier honored at local cemetery

    In 1775, the war for America’s independence from Britain began and among the soldiers fighting for freedom was Cpl. James Crutcher. Crutcher, who settled in Hardin County following the Revolutionary War, was recognized for his patriotism and service at a joint grave-marking service Sunday at Vine Grove Cemetery.