Russellville-Shawneetown Trail - Revision history

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	*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russellville,_Kentucky Wikipedia history of Russellville]		*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russellville,_Kentucky Wikipedia history of Russellville]

−	[[Category:Emigration_and_Immigration]][[Category:~~United States Emigration~~ and ~~Immigration~~]]	+	[[Category:Emigration_and_Immigration]] [[Category:United_States_Emigration_and_Immigration]][[Category:US Migration Trails and Roads]]

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−	=== Route ===	+	=== Route ===

	*This trail runs from Russellville, Kentucky to Shawneetown, Illinois across the river from Louisville Kentucky.		*This trail runs from Russellville, Kentucky to Shawneetown, Illinois across the river from Louisville Kentucky.
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	*The trail from Russellville was a route followed by settlers from Kentucky and other parts of the upper south to Illinois and other parts of the upper plains.		*The trail from Russellville was a route followed by settlers from Kentucky and other parts of the upper south to Illinois and other parts of the upper plains.

−	=== Shawneetown, Illinois ===	+	=== Shawneetown, Illinois ===

	*Shawneetown was an important port on the Ohio located about 40 miles down stream from present day Evansville, Indiana.		*Shawneetown was an important port on the Ohio located about 40 miles down stream from present day Evansville, Indiana.
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	*Old Shawneetown, a banking center, played a role in providing capital to build the western frontier.		*Old Shawneetown, a banking center, played a role in providing capital to build the western frontier.

−	=== Russellville, Kentucky ===	+	=== Russellville, Kentucky ===

	*It is located about 20 miles west of Bolling Green, Kentucky.		*It is located about 20 miles west of Bolling Green, Kentucky.
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	*Settlers decided on the name Russellville to honor war hero General William Russell. It is the county seat of Logan County, one of Kentucky's original counties.		*Settlers decided on the name Russellville to honor war hero General William Russell. It is the county seat of Logan County, one of Kentucky's original counties.

−	=== Map of trail ===	+	=== Map of trail ===

	[http://www.geocities.com/dmfamilyworks/MT_page.htm trail number 99].		[http://www.geocities.com/dmfamilyworks/MT_page.htm trail number 99].

−	=== Links ===	+	=== Links ===

	*[http://www.lib.niu.edu/2000/ihy001210.html Short history of Shawneetown]		*[http://www.lib.niu.edu/2000/ihy001210.html Short history of Shawneetown]
	*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russellville,_Kentucky Wikipedia history of Russellville]		*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russellville,_Kentucky Wikipedia history of Russellville]

−	[[Category:Emigration and Immigration]]	+	[[Category:Emigration_and_Immigration]][[Category:United States Emigration and Immigration]]

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−	===Route===	+	=== Route ===
−	*This trail runs from Russellville, Kentucky to Shawneetown, Illinois across the river from Louisville Kentucky.	+
−	*It was a branch off of the Nashville-Ohio Falls Trail that ran from Nashville, Tennessee to Shawneetown, Illinois and important port on the Ohio River.	+	*This trail runs from Russellville, Kentucky to Shawneetown, Illinois across the river from Louisville Kentucky.
		+	*It was a branch off of the Nashville-Ohio Falls Trail that ran from Nashville, Tennessee to Shawneetown, Illinois and important port on the Ohio River.
	*The trail from Russellville was a route followed by settlers from Kentucky and other parts of the upper south to Illinois and other parts of the upper plains.		*The trail from Russellville was a route followed by settlers from Kentucky and other parts of the upper south to Illinois and other parts of the upper plains.

−	===Shawneetown, Illinois===	+	=== Shawneetown, Illinois ===
−	*Shawneetown was an important port on the Ohio located about 40 miles down stream from present day Evansville, Indiana.	+
		+	*Shawneetown was an important port on the Ohio located about 40 miles down stream from present day Evansville, Indiana.
	*It served after the Revolution, as an important United States government administrative center for the Northwest Territory. Shawneetown and Washington, D.C., share the distinction of being the only towns chartered by the United States government.		*It served after the Revolution, as an important United States government administrative center for the Northwest Territory. Shawneetown and Washington, D.C., share the distinction of being the only towns chartered by the United States government.
	*Old Shawneetown, a banking center, played a role in providing capital to build the western frontier.		*Old Shawneetown, a banking center, played a role in providing capital to build the western frontier.

−	===Russellville, Kentucky===	+	=== Russellville, Kentucky ===
−	*It is located about 20 miles west of Bolling Green, Kentucky.	+
		+	*It is located about 20 miles west of Bolling Green, Kentucky.
	*Between the arrival of first settlers around 1790 and the town's incorporation in 1798, Russellville was known variously as Cook's Station, Logan Court House, Rogues’ Harbour.		*Between the arrival of first settlers around 1790 and the town's incorporation in 1798, Russellville was known variously as Cook's Station, Logan Court House, Rogues’ Harbour.
	*Settlers decided on the name Russellville to honor war hero General William Russell. It is the county seat of Logan County, one of Kentucky's original counties.		*Settlers decided on the name Russellville to honor war hero General William Russell. It is the county seat of Logan County, one of Kentucky's original counties.

−	===Map of trail===	+	=== Map of trail ===
−	~~[http://www.geocities.com/dmfamilyworks/MT_page.htm trail number 99].~~	+

−	===Links===	+	[http://www.geocities.com/dmfamilyworks/MT_page.htm trail number 99].
−	*[http://www.lib.niu.edu/2000/ihy001210.html Short history of Shawneetown]	+
		+	=== Links ===
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		+	*[http://www.lib.niu.edu/2000/ihy001210.html Short history of Shawneetown]
	*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russellville,_Kentucky Wikipedia history of Russellville]		*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russellville,_Kentucky Wikipedia history of Russellville]
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		+	[[Category:Emigration and Immigration]]

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Russellville, Kentucky

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	===Russellville, Kentucky===		===Russellville, Kentucky===
−	Between the arrival of first settlers around 1790 and the town's incorporation in 1798, Russellville was known variously as Cook's Station, Logan Court House, Rogues’ Harbour. Settlers decided on the name Russellville to honor war hero General William Russell. It is the county seat of Logan County, one of Kentucky's original counties.	+	*It is located about 20 miles west of Bolling Green, Kentucky.
		+	*Between the arrival of first settlers around 1790 and the town's incorporation in 1798, Russellville was known variously as Cook's Station, Logan Court House, Rogues’ Harbour.
		+	*Settlers decided on the name Russellville to honor war hero General William Russell. It is the county seat of Logan County, one of Kentucky's original counties.
		+
	===Map of trail===		===Map of trail===
	[http://www.geocities.com/dmfamilyworks/MT_page.htm trail number 99].		[http://www.geocities.com/dmfamilyworks/MT_page.htm trail number 99].

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Route

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	===Route===		===Route===
−	This trail runs from Russellville, Kentucky to Shawneetown, Illinois. The trail from Russellville was a route followed by settlers from Kentucky and other parts of the upper south to Illinois and other parts of the upper plains.	+	*This trail runs from Russellville, Kentucky to Shawneetown, Illinois across the river from Louisville Kentucky.
		+	*It was a branch off of the Nashville-Ohio Falls Trail that ran from Nashville, Tennessee to Shawneetown, Illinois and important port on the Ohio River.
		+	*The trail from Russellville was a route followed by settlers from Kentucky and other parts of the upper south to Illinois and other parts of the upper plains.

	===Shawneetown, Illinois===		===Shawneetown, Illinois===

Ccsmith: /* Shawneetown, Illinois */

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Shawneetown, Illinois

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	===Shawneetown, Illinois===		===Shawneetown, Illinois===
−	Shawneetown was an important port on the Ohio. It served after the Revolution, as an important United States government administrative center for the Northwest Territory. Shawneetown and Washington, D.C., share the distinction of being the only towns chartered by the United States government. ~~In early November 1803, Lewis and Clark are believed to have stopped at Old Shawneetown on their way to Fort Massac, just down the Ohio River.~~ Old Shawneetown, a banking center, played a role in providing capital to build the western frontier.	+	*Shawneetown was an important port on the Ohio located about 40 miles down stream from present day Evansville, Indiana.
		+	*It served after the Revolution, as an important United States government administrative center for the Northwest Territory. Shawneetown and Washington, D.C., share the distinction of being the only towns chartered by the United States government.
		+	*Old Shawneetown, a banking center, played a role in providing capital to build the western frontier.

	===Russellville, Kentucky===		===Russellville, Kentucky===

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Links

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	===Links===		===Links===
−	[http://www.lib.niu.edu/2000/ihy001210.html Short history of Shawneetown]	+	*[http://www.lib.niu.edu/2000/ihy001210.html Short history of Shawneetown]
−	[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russellville,_Kentucky Wikipedia history of Russellville]	+	*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russellville,_Kentucky Wikipedia history of Russellville]

Ccsmith: /* Shawneetown, Illinois */

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Shawneetown, Illinois

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	===Shawneetown, Illinois===		===Shawneetown, Illinois===
−	Shawneetown was an important port on the Ohio. It served ~~After~~ the Revolution, ~~Shawneetown served~~ as an important United States government administrative center for the Northwest Territory. Shawneetown and Washington, D.C., share the distinction of being the only towns chartered by the United States government. In early November 1803, Lewis and Clark are believed to have stopped at Old Shawneetown on their way to Fort Massac, just down the Ohio River. Old Shawneetown, a banking center, played a role in providing capital to build the western frontier. ~~It is located in the namesake Gallatin County, Illinois.~~	+	Shawneetown was an important port on the Ohio. It served after the Revolution, as an important United States government administrative center for the Northwest Territory. Shawneetown and Washington, D.C., share the distinction of being the only towns chartered by the United States government. In early November 1803, Lewis and Clark are believed to have stopped at Old Shawneetown on their way to Fort Massac, just down the Ohio River. Old Shawneetown, a banking center, played a role in providing capital to build the western frontier.
		+
	===Russellville, Kentucky===		===Russellville, Kentucky===
	Between the arrival of first settlers around 1790 and the town's incorporation in 1798, Russellville was known variously as Cook's Station, Logan Court House, Rogues’ Harbour. Settlers decided on the name Russellville to honor war hero General William Russell. It is the county seat of Logan County, one of Kentucky's original counties.		Between the arrival of first settlers around 1790 and the town's incorporation in 1798, Russellville was known variously as Cook's Station, Logan Court House, Rogues’ Harbour. Settlers decided on the name Russellville to honor war hero General William Russell. It is the county seat of Logan County, one of Kentucky's original counties.

Ccsmith at 23:54, 3 February 2013

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−	This trail runs from Russellville, Kentucky to Shawneetown , ~~Indiana~~.	+	===Route===
		+	This trail runs from Russellville, Kentucky to Shawneetown, Illinois. The trail from Russellville was a route followed by settlers from Kentucky and other parts of the upper south to Illinois and other parts of the upper plains.
		+
		+	===Shawneetown, Illinois===
		+	Shawneetown was an important port on the Ohio. It served After the Revolution, Shawneetown served as an important United States government administrative center for the Northwest Territory. Shawneetown and Washington, D.C., share the distinction of being the only towns chartered by the United States government. In early November 1803, Lewis and Clark are believed to have stopped at Old Shawneetown on their way to Fort Massac, just down the Ohio River. Old Shawneetown, a banking center, played a role in providing capital to build the western frontier. It is located in the namesake Gallatin County, Illinois.
	===Russellville, Kentucky===		===Russellville, Kentucky===
	Between the arrival of first settlers around 1790 and the town's incorporation in 1798, Russellville was known variously as Cook's Station, Logan Court House, Rogues’ Harbour. Settlers decided on the name Russellville to honor war hero General William Russell. It is the county seat of Logan County, one of Kentucky's original counties.		Between the arrival of first settlers around 1790 and the town's incorporation in 1798, Russellville was known variously as Cook's Station, Logan Court House, Rogues’ Harbour. Settlers decided on the name Russellville to honor war hero General William Russell. It is the county seat of Logan County, one of Kentucky's original counties.
−	~~===Shawneetown, Illinois===~~
−	After the Revolution, Shawneetown served as an important United States government administrative center for the Northwest Territory. Shawneetown and Washington, D.C., share the distinction of being the only towns chartered by the United States government. In early November 1803, Lewis and Clark are believed to have stopped at Old Shawneetown on their way to Fort Massac, just down the Ohio River.
−	Old Shawneetown, a banking center, played a role in providing capital to build the western frontier. It is located in the namesake Gallatin County, Illinois. For awhile, Old Shawneetown was the federal administrative center for the Old Northwest Territory.
	===Map of trail===		===Map of trail===
	[http://www.geocities.com/dmfamilyworks/MT_page.htm trail number 99].		[http://www.geocities.com/dmfamilyworks/MT_page.htm trail number 99].
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	===Links===		===Links===
	[http://www.lib.niu.edu/2000/ihy001210.html Short history of Shawneetown]		[http://www.lib.niu.edu/2000/ihy001210.html Short history of Shawneetown]
		+	[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russellville,_Kentucky Wikipedia history of Russellville]

Ccsmith: /* Map of trail */

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Map of trail

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	===Map of trail===		===Map of trail===
	[http://www.geocities.com/dmfamilyworks/MT_page.htm trail number 99].		[http://www.geocities.com/dmfamilyworks/MT_page.htm trail number 99].
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		+	===Links===
		+	[http://www.lib.niu.edu/2000/ihy001210.html Short history of Shawneetown]