Garrison Creek (Boone County, Ky. : Town)

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Garrison Creek (Boone County, Ky. : Town)
Description
Garrison or Garrison's Creek was named after the little creek that the community grew up around along the Ohio River. The farming community sat between Bullittsburg Baptist Church and the Ohio River. At one time, the community had a school and a grist mill.
Well-known families from the area include: the Barnard family; the Delph family; the Stephens family; and the Whitaker family.
The town has been the focus of suspicious Underground Railroad activity and the home of Free Person of Color Mat Bates, who was accused of assisting Freedom Seekers as a Conductor.
Before date
1860

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Items with "Resided in: Garrison Creek (Boone County, Ky. : Town)"
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Barnard family Organization
Delph family Organization
Stephens family Organization
Whitaker family Organization
Items with "Resided in: Garrison Creek (Boone County, Ky. : Town)"
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Bates, Matt Person